Tinubu-Shettima Absence From Nigeria Is ‘Brazen Violation Of The Constitution,' Says Lawyer
- On Tuesday, human rights lawyer Inibehe Effiong criticized the simultaneous absence of President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima from Nigeria, calling it a "brazen violation" of the 1999 Constitution.
- President Tinubu has been in London for a working vacation since August 30, while Shettima departed Abuja on September 20 to lead Nigeria's delegation to the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.
- Under Section 145, Effiong argued that more than 21 days have passed without a formal transfer of authority, describing the situation as an "abdication" of the President's constitutional mandate.
- The Presidency maintained governance remains uninterrupted, with Special Adviser Bayo Onanuga stating Tinubu continues to direct affairs while Secretary to the Government of the Federation George Akume represents him at official engagements.
- African Democratic Congress presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar has questioned whether the required Section 145 procedure was followed, calling for clarification on who currently exercises presidential authority.
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ADC: It's a national disgrace for Tinubu to be in France...
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) says it is a “national disgrace” for President Bola Tinubu to be vacationing in France while President Emmanuel Macron is in New York attending the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). Tinubu, who is currently on annual vacation in Europe, had delegated Vice-President Kashim Shettima to attend the global event. This is the third consecutive time that Shettima would stand in for the president, a developmen…
Nigeria: ADC Questions Who Is in Charge As Tinubu, Shettima Remain Abroad
Mr Abdullahi questioned the constitutional basis for the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, continuing to represent the president at official functions in the absence of both Tinubu and Shettima.
Tinubu-Shettima Absence From Nigeria Is ‘Brazen Violation Of The Constitution,' Says Lawyer
The lawyer’s comments come amid growing public debate over the simultaneous absence of President Bola Tinubu, who is currently in Europe, and Vice President Kashim Shettima, who is in New York for the United Nations General Assembly.
Atiku slams Tinubu over 21-day absence from Nigeria
The 2027 presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Atiku Abubakar, has criticised President Bola Tinubu over his 21-day absence from Nigeria. In a statement titled, “Who is in charge of Nigeria?”, Atiku cited Section 145 of the Constitution, which provides for the transfer of presidential functions when the President proceeds on vacation. The former vice president stated that the Constitution requires the president to trans…
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