Sam Amadi, director of the Abuja School of Social and Political Thoughts, alleges that Nigeria’s National Assembly overrides constitutional provisions. He makes the claim during an interview on Arise Television on Sunday, speaking about how democracy is supposed to function through representatives who deliberate and decide issues for citizens.
Amadi argues that members of the National Assembly, whom he describes as largely aligned with the ruling party, tend to support measures backed by the executive, particularly executive bills. He says this limits lawmakers’ ability to perform what he describes as core democratic duties such as choosing and voting. He contrasts this, in his view, with efforts to prosecute alleged coup plotters, saying the National Assembly’s actions undermine constitutional rule and democracy.
Across the outlets provided, the reporting centers on Amadi’s remarks and his critique of the legislature’s approach to constitutional provisions. No independent verification, specific cases, or responses from the National Assembly are included in the excerpts.
