Mr Uwana said including PWDs would safeguard their interests, particularly in facilitating climate change adaptation.
The government cited the story of a prison inmate who previously had no WAEC certificate but went on to earn a bachelor’s degree, completed a master’s programme, and is now seeking a PhD.
Justice Matthias Dawodu said the application in question was not in the file.
The new law was supported by Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s Fidesz party, which has a large majority in the parliament.
The current system of governance in Rivers is “alien” and “antithetical to our hallowed profession as legal practitioners and adjudicators,” said the chief magistrate.
Mr Mahdawi, a green card holder for more than 10 years, is the latest permanent resident to be caught by the Trump administration’s deportation web.
“When this government came in, they looked into the issue of inmate feeding and increased the allocation by 50 per cent,” said the NCoS.
Mr Soyinka warned that such censorship is counterproductive and dangerous to democratic development.
“He is currently in custody, and arrangements are being made to charge him to court without delay,” the police said.
They urged Mr Mbah to fulfil his promise of inaugurating the commission by the first quarter of 2025 to ensure the inclusion of PWDs in governance.
