A Prominent constitutional lawyer and Principal Partner at Chinenye Chambers, Amobi Nzelu, has strongly condemned the National Assembly’s approval of President Ahmed Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State. Nzelu described the process as a “coup d’etat against democracy” and a blatant disregard for the constitution.
The lawyer criticized the National Assembly for its “kangaroo approval” of the state of emergency, stating that the legislative arm of government has failed in its duty to check the excesses of the executive. He quoted Uthman dan Fodio, saying, “Conscience is an open wound, only truth can heal.” Nzelu questioned the conscience of the National Assembly in approving the president’s actions, which he believes offend the constitution.