Insecurity: The possible way out (5), by Eric Teniola
This week continues the series on insecurity in Nigeria May I remind you that I took and subscribed to the oath of office during which I pledged that to the best of my ability I would preserve, protect and defend the Constitution. In view of this, any effort to steer the path of constitutionality is not […]
We have a choice on liberal democracy, By Eric Teniola
While speaking at the event, the ex-governor criticised the “winner-takes-all” nature of Nigeria’s democracy
Why new states and LGs can’t be created (7), By Eric Teniola
From last week continues the narrative that following the submission of the Mbanefo report the number of local governments in the country was increased to 417. Today concludes the discourse in support of why new states and local governments cannot be created now ALL in all, there are 417 local governments in the North while the […]
Why new states and LGs can’t be created (6)
After the submission of Mbanefo’s report, six new states were created: Bayel- sa, Ebonyi, Ekiti, Gombe, Nasarrawa and Zamfara states, making the total number of states in the Federation to be 36
Why new states and LGs can’t be created (5), By Eric Teniola
Last week the narrative centred on how the Constituent Assembly was forced to adjourn sine die following pandemonium caused by those who wanted their states created. The narrative continues today. THE hurdles for the creation of more states as contained in the Constitution are too high to be cleared. From October 1, 1979 to December […]
Why new states and LGs can’t be created (4), By Eric Teniola
It is also my considered view that the under the Decree establishing this Assembly, this House has no legal power to create new states. Indeed, the Assembly would be acting ultra vires its power to do so: and both the Federal Military Government and any incoming governments would be entitled to treat any state so created by mere resolution with contempt.
