Autonomy: NBA, JUSUN, PASAN Stage Protest In Kebbi

Three unions in Kebbi have staged a protest to push for the
autonomy of the judiciary and legislature.

The unions were the Nigeria Bar Association (NBA), Judiciary
Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) and Parliamentary Staff Association
of Nigeria (PASAN).

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that members of the
unions trekked from the Federal High Court to Government House, in
Birnin Kebbi on Wednesday, where they presented a protest letter to
Gov. Atiku Bagudu.

The protesters were armed with placards with inscriptions such
as: ” “Respect the Constitution”; “Give us our autonomy in
accordance with section 121(3) of the 1999 constitution, as amended
and Order No.10 of 2020”, among others.

The state Chairman of JUSUN, Umar Bawa, said the three unions
were dismayed by the attempts of some institutions to frustrate the
implementation of the autonomy of the judiciary and
legislature.

He said that the unions viewed the autonomy of the two arms of
government as necessary towards embedding democratic principle of
separation of powers.

“Which in turn, guarantees positive progressive, effective, and
efficient checks and balance among the three arms of government,
especially at the state level.

“We wish to express our unreserved disgust and dismay with the
actions of some Nigerians and institutions for aiming to discredit
and exterminate this democratic prerequisite, through frustrating
its implementation,” Bawa said.

Also speaking, the Chairman of NBA in the state, Kamiru Aliyu,
said that the autonomy of the two arms of government was the
threshold of their independence, which would allow them to
discharge their duties effectively.

Responding, Gov. Bagudu, who was represented by the Permanent
Secretary, Government House, Alhaji Mustapha Gwandu, commended the
protesters for their peaceful conduct.

He assured them that their message would be delivered to the
governor for proper action. (NAN

Three unions in Kebbi have staged a protest to push for the
autonomy of the judiciary and legislature.

The unions were the Nigeria Bar Association (NBA), Judiciary
Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) and Parliamentary Staff Association
of Nigeria (PASAN).

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that members of the
unions trekked from the Federal High Court to Government House, in
Birnin Kebbi on Wednesday, where they presented a protest letter to
Gov. Atiku Bagudu.

The protesters were armed with placards with inscriptions such
as: ” “Respect the Constitution”; “Give us our autonomy in
accordance with section 121(3) of the 1999 constitution, as amended
and Order No.10 of 2020”, among others.

The state Chairman of JUSUN, Umar Bawa, said the three unions
were dismayed by the attempts of some institutions to frustrate the
implementation of the autonomy of the judiciary and
legislature.

He said that the unions viewed the autonomy of the two arms of
government as necessary towards embedding democratic principle of
separation of powers.

“Which in turn, guarantees positive progressive, effective, and
efficient checks and balance among the three arms of government,
especially at the state level.

“We wish to express our unreserved disgust and dismay with the
actions of some Nigerians and institutions for aiming to discredit
and exterminate this democratic prerequisite, through frustrating
its implementation,” Bawa said.

Also speaking, the Chairman of NBA in the state, Kamiru Aliyu,
said that the autonomy of the two arms of government was the
threshold of their independence, which would allow them to
discharge their duties effectively.

Responding, Gov. Bagudu, who was represented by the Permanent
Secretary, Government House, Alhaji Mustapha Gwandu, commended the
protesters for their peaceful conduct.

He assured them that their message would be delivered to the
governor for proper action. (NAN