In response to President Bola Tinubu’s recent declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) have expressed strong disapproval, labeling the decision as both “hasty and unconstitutional.” The unions argue that the action contradicts the stipulations outlined in Part II, Section 305 of the 1999 Constitution, as amended.
This move by the President has sparked concerns over the potential violation of democratic processes and the implications it holds for governance and constitutional order in the region. The labour organizations view this development as a significant overstep of executive power, raising alarms over its impact on democracy in Nigeria. The state of emergency and its enforcement continue to evoke reactions from various stakeholders within the country.
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