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Supreme Court now a tool in politicians pocket. Such a shame and bad time to be a lawyer.

Let him use it for the core north. Suspend a core Muslim northern governor for even 3 months I dare you

Hahaha 😂, you guys are in for a long ride.

A dangerous Precedent is set.

SouthSouth1914:
Supreme Court now a tool in politicians pocket. Such a shame and bad time to be a lawyer.

The judiciary is independent, remember.

Cajal:
Bear parlour judges should cover their faces in shame
6-1 split judgement is almost unanimous

It shows your level of education,as the Deep will Calleth Unto The Deep.
From time immemorial, Justices always have Split decisions based on what is presented to them - Facts of Law and Evidence 🧾 before them and
• the Majority carries the Day- that Is Democracy!
•For example,Chief Awolowo was denied that he won Elections in 12-2/3 States of Federation because - Chief Akinjide- SAN Proved in the Court- with Blackboards what is 12-2/3 of A State and of Human Being.
We did not begin to talk low of the Supreme Court - as we are seeing Now from Obedient people and the PDP Sympathetisers.
Very despicable individuals!

Nteogwuija:
Precedent is now set. Successive presidents have taken note.

Well said. It could be in next 100years. A president from rivers will suspend an elected Lagos governor just like you said "precedent"

The bad thing with setting such standards is that there is no definite winner. Everything goes downhill from thence

National Assembly should enact a clearer law on suspending democratically elected officers during emergency.

Image123:
You need the Supreme Court to tell you this? Do you think the President is your course rep or class captain?

But u guys including ur beloved Tinubu insulted OBJ wen he declared a state of emergency. Hypocrites.

In the end,A weak nation is built with weak institutions....

[qLuote author=vicdom post=137801935]Chai! llSupreme Court these days has been totally emasculated by the executive power. Supreme Court has never been this controlled by any executive power since Nigerian history. Omo, Tinubu is very strong eeh. As a matter of fact, after Tinubu's exit from the office, he will sustain as a Godfather to the subsequent presidents as much as he wants, or maybe till his death. I comot cap for this man, his fist is very firm to hold anything.[/quote]

Nigerian constitution is VERY UNCLEAR, VERY VERY!!!

naptu2:
https://www.channelstv.com/2025/12/15/supreme-court-upholds-presidents-power-to-declare-emergency-rule-suspend-elected-officials/

Yes it's true

Okay. Noted. Thanks for the explanation

Obaofaba:
It's official.

Let any Governor do anyhow and see anyhow.

But the application of such powers will be selective and that's where the danger is.

Good radiance! A very bad precedence has been set by the inordinate power drunk Tinubu-led APC government. It will surely consume all who have a hand in it. Posterity beckons.

How many times will the incompetent handlers of Nairaland delete its own topic and leave only comments.

which yeye supreme court judges is this.

When it will result to president declaring state of emergency in opposition states on a regular basis then we will statrt running round and shouting fowl play.

That was how they did in declaring that elected officers are free to decamp, now governors and senators are flying from one party to another

The Tinubu I know from 1991 doesn't take action without deep thinking, having, having knowledge of what the constitution says, he will consult with his lawyers before taking any step.

The Obi I know is a trader who deal in buying and selling. He has no knowledge of anything law, politics, if not for Ojukwu, who is Obi? He act before he thinks.

The Atiku I know was a snuggller at Seme border, he joined politics when the late Yar'adua the elder brother of the late president that died in office. He is more interested on how to loot, he so much believe that money can buy anything, he also believe in his babalawo than anything strategy on how to win election.

Nigeria Supreme Court 😆😆😆😆😆😆😆

naptu2:
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The judgment was on the suit filed by Adamawa State and 10 other Peoples Democratic Party-led states challenging the propriety of the state of emergency declared by President Bola Tinubu in Rivers State, during which elected state officials, including Governor Siminalayi Fubara, were suspended for six months.

Where are the 10 other PDP states, because I know as at today we only have about 4 or 5 PDP states

What do you expect from a constitution written by misfits

There shouldn't be that 1.
Let's declare same on him.

Racoon:
Good radiance! A very bad precedence has been set by the inordinate power drunk Tinubu-led APC government. It will surely consume all who have a hand in it. Posterity beckons.

Don't be emotional. Backup your claim with facts and documented evidence.

The judge provided constitutional evidence. Counter him line by line.

Remember Fubara is batified.

naptu2:
https://www.channelstv.com/2025/12/15/supreme-court-upholds-presidents-power-to-declare-emergency-rule-suspend-elected-officials/

Cash and carry...

Júst wondering if they have all gotten their houses offers to them by Wike, even though we know that it is the FG who is giving it to them.

The apc better make sure they don't loose power at the center if the loose it am definitely sure opposition parties will use this ruling to torment them and consolidate power.

Karlman:
No one should cry in the nearest future sha

e go too sweet i dey wait

armadeo:
After the deed has been done. They are giving verdict which supports the deed.


Medicine after death. This is just ludicrous.

Whats worse now is that just just set another precedence where ex-president can upset elected officials as long as they can call for State of emergencies. Executives sets the wrong precedence and judiciary then verifies and validates it much later. Very terrible precedence. I honestly pity Nigerians. They about to have it tough.... Always putting the cart before the horse.

Time will tell future go too sweet

Go to court

SouthSouth1914:
Supreme Court now a tool in politicians pocket. Such a shame and bad time to be a lawyer.

casualobserver:
I said it at the time that many Nigerians speak but don’t understand English.

When something is an “emergency” it means normal rules and rights are suspended.

Moreso if the elected official himself is the root of the problem.

More reason eason Jonathan was booted out of power, since, he couldn't comprehend basic English and refused to use power granted to him by constitution.

When he declared his own state of emergency, the same Hausa/Fulani people that are using insecurity to distablise his govt because they wanted to come to power, he left them in the state to continue running the affairs of the state .

His eyes cleared when he finally booted out of power.

Meaning, That a state of Emergency can also be declared in Lagos, and the activities of a tribalistic governor checked.
It's always good to set a precedent, it will come back to you, just a matter if time.