Thursday, October 26, 2006

Impeachments and the Rule of Law

We are all for tackling corruption at all levels. But it must be done within the tenets of true federalism, full democratic rights and transparent processes. No breach, please.

The situations in Oyo, Ekiti, Plateau and Anambra States call for caution. As the Nigerian Bar Association has posited, no one should fight for justice unconstitutionally. You cannot tackle an illegality by using another illegality as tool or means. Senseless.

Let the anti-corruption agencies, especially the EFCC, and the presidency heed the mounting calls for caution and constitutional compliance. Simple.

Let the National Assembly rise up to its role and fullest potentials in these transition months. It should be the unwavering defender of Nigeria's Democracy. No excuses, no failure.

Impeachments and declarations of state of emergency be no child's play or political chess game!
They must not be trivialised or bastardised. The rigours of our constitution must be upheld at all times.

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