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Fubara: How can 3 people form House of Assembly and be passing laws for a state? –Temitope Ajayi

opera.com 2025/2/16

According to Sahara reporters, Temitope Ajayi, Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Publicity, has expressed concern over the current situation in Rivers State, where only three lawmakers make up the State House of Assembly. This development has raised alarm due to its implications for the state's legislative processes and Nigeria’s democratic integrity.

Ajayi criticized the ongoing situation, pointing out the anomaly of a legislative body with such a small number of representatives. He questioned the legitimacy of a House of Assembly with only three members, especially in a state that is home to millions of residents. This raises concerns about the adequacy of representation and the ability of such a small group to adequately legislate for the state.

The Senior Special Assistant emphasized the gravity of the situation, calling it a serious threat to the democratic principles that the country upholds. According to Ajayi, the issue is not just a matter of procedural error, but a fundamental disruption of the democratic framework in Rivers State, which could have wider consequences for the governance of the state and the nation.

From a legal perspective, Ajayi expressed confusion about the validity of laws passed by such a small legislative body. He questioned the legality of any laws enacted by a House of Assembly composed of only three members, raising concerns about the legality of the actions taken by this diminished body. The concern stems from the fact that a proper legislative body typically includes many more representatives to ensure balanced and democratic decision-making.

The issue of a reduced legislature in Rivers State has prompted wider discussions about the state of governance and democracy in Nigeria. Many have pointed to the situation as indicative of deeper challenges facing the political system, where anomalies and irregularities can threaten the integrity of legislative processes and democratic values.

He said: "How can three people form House of Assembly and be passing laws for a state? It is an aberration.

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