PDP Raises Alarm Over Supreme Court Ruling on Rivers State Emergency Powers

The People's Democratic Party (PDP) expressed alarm over the Supreme Court ruling on President's emergency powers in Rivers State, fearing it could undermine democracy. The ruling allows the President to suspend elected officials, raising concerns about potential abuse of power and dismantling of democratic structures.

PDP called for legislative safeguards to prevent such abuses and urged civil society to defend constitutional sanctity. The party emphasized the need for clarity on the boundaries of emergency powers to ensure long-term stability in Nigeria.