ADC Warns Supreme Court Ruling Threatens Nigeria Democracy
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has strongly criticised the Supreme Court’s recent ruling affirming the President’s authority to suspend elected governors and state assemblies during a state of emergency. ADC National Publicity Secretary Bolaji Abdullahi described the decision as a dangerous turning point for Nigeria’s democratic framework, warning that it threatens constitutional governance, federalism, and the will of the electorate. According to the party, the ruling effectively concentrates excessive power in the hands of the President, posing a significant threat to the country’s democracy. “The African Democratic Congress is alarmed by the judgment of the Supreme Court, which grants the President the power to suspend elected governors and state assemblies during a state of emergency,” the party said in a statement. ADC argued that while the ruling may appear academic, it represents a critical inflection point that could permanently alter the nature of Nigerian d...