NBA faults alleged plan to tamper with Edo judiciary, legislature’s autonomy
“The Bar further calls on the Attorney General of Edo State to immediately resign from office if he is unable to protect the rule of law and defend the constitution.
By Ozioruva Aliu The Benin Branch of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) on Wednesday faulted alleged plans by the Edo State House of Assembly to repeal the law ensuring the autonomy of the state’s legislature and judiciary.
The statement called on the leadership of the Edo state House of Assembly led by Rt Hon Yekini Idaiye to shun all forms of pressure which they said was calculated to erode the rule of law and orchestrate a rape of the constitution.
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