Why National Assembly cannot legislate for Rivers State under emergency rule

18 Apr 2025 10:35 am
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The article discusses the issue of the National Assembly being unable to legislate for the state of Rivers under a state of emergency. According to the constitution the state governor has the power to make laws for the state during an emergency which excludes the National Assembly. This has caused tension between the governor and the federal government as the governor believes that the state should have autonomy in making laws during an emergency. The article also highlights the challenges faced by the state due to the ongoing crisis and the need for cooperation between the state and federal government to effectively address the situation.

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  • 1) Considering the suspension of the state legislature in Rivers, why is the National Assembly restricted from legislating for Rivers State under emergency rule as provided by constitution?
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  • 2) With the sole administrator unable to make laws, and the Constitution barring the National Assembly from doing so in the absence of the executives, who makes laws for the state?
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  • 3) Does the emergency rule, which grants certain powers to the federal government, makes it the only authority able to legislate for Rivers State?
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