Buhari’s 14 day ‘private visit’ to London started 2 days ago.
Predictably, he did not hand over to his VP, who has shown a habit for doing the right things when he assumes the role of Acting President.
But if you’re curious about why he will only be away for 2 weeks, read on.
Predictably, he did not hand over to his VP, who has shown a habit for doing the right things when he assumes the role of Acting President.
But if you’re curious about why he will only be away for 2 weeks, read on.
The Constitution says that if the President is away for 21 days & fails to transmit power to the VP, the National Assembly shall vote to transfer power to the VP.
It was an amendment made to prevent the sort of imbroglio we found ourselves in when Yar’Adua fell ill in 2010.
It was an amendment made to prevent the sort of imbroglio we found ourselves in when Yar’Adua fell ill in 2010.
No details were given as to the nature of Baba’s private visit but it’s safe to speculate that it is health related.
We will see more statements conveying ‘directives’ to give the impression that Baba is still in charge. I wish him good health
18 more days before NASS must act.
We will see more statements conveying ‘directives’ to give the impression that Baba is still in charge. I wish him good health
18 more days before NASS must act.
