South Korea and Nigeria: A tale of two 'States of Emergency' by Ginger Ekeh- ITREALMS

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The past few months have seen dramatic political developments in South Korea and Nigeria, two nations grappling with internal crises that have tested the resilience of their democratic institutions. In South Korea, President Yoon Suk Yeol’s short-lived declaration of emergency martial law in December 2024 triggered a swift backlash, culminating in his impeachment by the National Assembly.

Meanwhile, in Nigeria, President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State on Tuesday, March 18, accompanied by the suspension of Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, has raised questions about executive overreach and the safeguarding of democratic principles.