憲法上の暴政？オディンカル教授、最高裁の緊急事態条項判決について語る #signaturetv

憲法上の暴政？オディンカル教授、最高裁の緊急事態条項判決について語る #signaturetv

“In this episode of Signature Evening, Professor Chidi Anselm Odinkalu decodes the controversial Supreme Court ruling on Section 305 of the Nigerian Constitution. Following President Tinubu’s emergency proclamation in Rivers State, the court has upheld the power to suspend elected officials. Is this a necessary tool for national security or a descent into ‘Constitutional Tyranny’? We explore the implications for Nigerian federalism, the ‘voodoo jurisprudence’ of voice votes, and the future of democracy in Nigeria.” #SupremeCourtNigeria #EmergencyRule #ChidiOdinkalu #Section305 #NigeriaPolitics #ConstitutionalLaw #RiversState #PresidentialPowers
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Key Highlights & Timestamps
[00:17] – The Ruling: Summary of the Supreme Court’s decision to uphold presidential power to suspend elected officials.

[03:13] – Context of the Case: Background on President Tinubu’s March 18, 2025, proclamation of emergency rule in Rivers State and the subsequent suspension of the Governor and House of Assembly.

[05:46] – Judicial “Cynicism”: Prof. Odinkalu criticizes the Supreme Court for delaying the hearing until after the 6-month emergency had already lapsed.

[09:47] – The 6-to-1 Split: Details on the majority judgment and the lack of transparency regarding the dissenting judge’s opinion.

[13:06] – “Voodoo Jurisprudence”: A sharp critique of the court’s “discussion” suggesting that a voice vote in the National Assembly could satisfy the constitutional requirement for a 2/3 majority.

[17:24] – Threat to Federalism: Analysis of how this expansion of presidential power could be used as a political weapon to “liquidate” opposition governors.