A prominent chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State, Eze Chukwuemeka Eze, has strongly condemned the recent Supreme Court ruling concerning the State Assembly crisis, describing it as a grave setback for Nigeria’s evolving democracy.
Eze characterized the judgment as a “Black Friday” in the nation’s democratic journey, emphasizing that it signifies not only an alarming threat to democratic governance but also a direct assault on the people of Rivers State. He further asserted that the ruling marks the figurative demise of the Nigerian judiciary, raising concerns about the erosion of justice, fairness, and the rule of law in the country.
According to Eze, the decision does not merely affect the political landscape of Rivers State but serves as a dangerous precedent that could undermine the credibility and independence of judicial institutions nationwide. He urged stakeholders and concerned Nigerians to reflect on the broader implications of the ruling, warning that such judicial pronouncements could jeopardize the principles of democracy and constitutional order.
Eze called on democratic forces, civil society groups, and legal experts to critically examine the ruling and ensure that democracy is upheld, warning that the failure to address the situation could plunge the state into deeper political instability.
