NBA vows legal challenge as Edo amends judiciary autonomy law

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The Nigerian Bar Association's Benin branch vowed to legally challenge Edo State's amendment to its Financial Autonomy Laws 2023, which allegedly compromised the judiciary's independence by placing it under executive influence. The controversy centers around judiciary autonomy and legislative control.

The Benin Branch of the Nigerian Bar Association on Monday vowed to challenge the Edo State House of Assembly over the amendment of the state’s Financial Autonomy Laws 2023. The association said the amendment had effectively brought the judiciary and legislature under the control and influence of the executive. The Chairman of the Benin Branch Read More: https://punchng.com/nba-vows-legal-challenge-as-edo-amends-judiciary-autonomy-law/