Tinubu-Shettima Absence From Nigeria Is ‘Brazen Violation Of The Constitution,' Says Lawyer

‘It's unconstitutional’ - Lawyer slams Tinubu, Shettima over absence from Nigeria

Human rights lawyer, Inibehe Effiong, has slammed President Bola Tinubu and his vice, Kashim Shettima, over their absence from Nigeria at the same time. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief on Tuesday, Effiong described the simultaneous absence as a “brazen violation” of the 1999 Constitution. He was discussing the constitutional implications of […] ‘It’s unconstitutional’ – Lawyer slams Tinubu, Shettima over a…

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.

Tinubu, Shettima’s absence sets dangerous precedent

Abdullahi questioned the constitutional basis for Akume’s role in the absence of both the President and Vice President.

Constitution doesn’t recognise ‘working’ vacation – ADC challenges National Assembly over Tinubu’s absence - NewsTmes.com.ng

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has asked the National Assembly to clarify the constitutional status of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu following his prolonged absence from Nigeria. The opposition party questioned whether the constitutional procedure for transferring presidential functions had been followed after Tinubu stayed outside the country for more than 21 days. In a statement … The post Constitution doesn’t recognise ‘working’ vacation…

ADC Challenges Tinubu, National Assembly Over 21-Day Absence

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has challenged President Bola Tinubu and the National Assembly to explain who currently exercises the constitutional powers of the President, following Tinubu’s continued absence from Nigeria alongside Vice-President Kashim Shettima. The opposition party, in a statement on Tuesday by its National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, said Tinubu’s absence since […] ADC Challenges Tinubu, National Ass…

‘It’s unconstitutional’ – Lawyer slams Tinubu, Shettima...

Human rights lawyer, Inibehe Effiong, has slammed President Bola Tinubu and his vice, Kashim Shettima, over their absence from Nigeria at the same time. Speakin... #news, #shettima, #tinubu, #flyingeze