Nigeria @ 65: Governor Adeleke Harps on Rule of Law & True Federalism
Governor Ademola Adeleke has congratulated Nigerians on the 65th Independence anniversary of the country even as he harped on observance of the rule of law and national reform for true federalism. In a statement issued to mark Independence Day, Governor Adeleke described today's celebration as a critical point to assess the state of national constitutional democracy, the rule of law and delivery of good governance. While applauding the progress recorded so far by Nigeria since her Independence, the state governor emphasized the need to jealously guide and protect the foundation of national governance through full compliance with the constitution and respect for the rule of law. “We have made progress but we can move faster and better. We have recorded a lot of progress but we should continue to protect the foundation of our national existence, the constitution and its interpretation by a truly independent judiciary. “We must in totality ensure compliance with the rule o...