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DId Supreme Court Rule State Of Emergency In Plateau Illegal?

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In 2004, the Nigerian Supreme Court ruled that the declaration of a state of emergency in Plateau State was unconstitutional. The court held that President Olusegun Obasanjo's suspension of the state's governor and legislature exceeded his constitutional powers. This landmark decision clarified the limits of presidential authority concerning state governance during emergencies.


 
Posted : 20/03/2025 10:08 am
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