The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has strongly condemned a recent Federal High Court ruling that restricts the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and other financial institutions from releasing monthly allocations to the Rivers State Government.<\/p>\n
According to CISLAC’s Executive Director, Auwal Musa Rafsanjani, this ruling undermines the economic autonomy of Nigerian states and poses a significant threat to Nigeria’s democratic stability and public trust in the judicial system.<\/p>\n
Rafsanjani expressed concern that this decision could set a “dangerous precedent,” destabilizing other regions and eroding state autonomy.<\/p>\n
He highlighted a troubling trend in recent court rulings affecting states like Kano and Rivers, suggesting a decline in judicial integrity. This, he believes, could erode public confidence, discourage investment, and weaken Nigeria’s justice system.<\/p>\n
CISLAC emphasized the impact of these decisions on Nigeria’s global standing, citing the Transparency International Corruption Perception Index and World Justice Project rankings, noting that judicial actions perceived as obstructing governance could harm Nigeria’s international reputation and deter potential investors.<\/p>\n
To address this, CISLAC called on the Chief Justice of Nigeria to uphold judicial standards and urged judges to avoid rulings that could destabilize Nigeria’s democracy and economy.<\/p>\n
“The judiciary must hold firm to democratic values, ensuring decisions respect the constitution and reflect the will of Nigerians, safeguarding both state and national stability,” Rafsanjani stated.<\/p>\n
Recall that Abuja City Journal earlier reported that Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of the Federal High Court in her ruling, restrained the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) from releasing financial allocations to the Rivers State Government until a lawful appropriation act is passed by a validly constituted House of Assembly.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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