A group of public interest lawyers has filed a suit at the Federal High Court in Abuja seeking an order compelling President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to declare a state of emergency in Zamfara State due to the worsening security situation and political crisis in the region.
The plaintiffs in the suit are Reuben Boma Esq., Okoro Nwadiegwu Esq., and the Incorporated Trustees of One Love Foundation. They also want the court to direct the National Assembly to take over the functions of the Zamfara State House of Assembly in the interest of justice, peace, democracy, and public order.
The defendants in the suit, marked FHC/ABJ/CS/1363/2025, include the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF), the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Attorney General of Zamfara State, and the Governor of Zamfara State.
Filed on 8 July 2025 by Goddy Uche (SAN), the suit raises four key constitutional questions and seeks corresponding declaratory and mandatory reliefs.
Among the issues to be determined is whether, in light of the provisions of Sections 42, 92, 98, 100, 103, 104, 109, and 305 of the 1999 Constitution (as amended), the current legislative, political, and security situation in Zamfara State justifies a declaration of a state of emergency.
The plaintiffs further asked the court to decide whether the President is authorised under Section 305 of the Constitution to issue a proclamation of emergency—published in the Federal Government Gazette—either with or without the removal of the state governor and deputy, where deemed necessary.
They also questioned whether, by virtue of Sections 11(4) and 305, the National Assembly—particularly the House of Representatives—is constitutionally authorised to assume the legislative functions of the Zamfara Assembly, following the suspension of 10 lawmakers and the subsequent inability to form a quorum.
Specifically, the plaintiffs are seeking the following reliefs: a declaration that, given the current security breakdown, legislative paralysis, and community unrest in Zamfara State, there is a state of lawlessness and imminent danger to the peace and stability of the state and the Federation.
An order directing the President of Nigeria to issue a proclamation—published in the Federal Government Gazette—declaring a state of emergency in Zamfara State, pursuant to Section 305(2) and (3)(a)-(c) of the Constitution, with or without the removal of the governor or his deputy.
A declaration that, owing to the unlawful suspension of 10 members of the Zamfara State House of Assembly, the legislature is no longer properly constituted and lacks the legal quorum to conduct legislative business in accordance with Sections 92, 98, 100, 103, 104, and 109 of the Constitution.
An order instructing the National Assembly to assume the legislative functions of the Zamfara State House of Assembly in the interest of democracy, public safety, and the rule of law.
The plaintiffs contend that the situation in Zamfara has worsened to a point that warrants federal intervention, warning that continued inaction could have broader implications for national security and democratic governance.
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