South-South Governors and the Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) Worldwide, have condemned the decision of President Muhammadu Buhari to suspend the Chief Justice of the Federation (CJN), Walter Onnoghen.
The Chairman of the South South Governors Forum and Governor of Bayelsa State, Seriake Dickson, described the removal of Onnoghen as a sad day and a sad commentary on democracy in Nigeria.
The Governor in a statement said that the action was inimical to the desired stability of the nation and critical institutions of state.
He said that Nigerians had a responsibility to be concerned about the electoral process and the critical institutions entrusted with the responsibility to safeguard democracy in the society.
Governor Dickson lamented that the removal of Onnoghen from his exalted position showed in clear terms that democracy was under serious stress and test.
