KNOW THE CONSTITUTIONAL OATH OF OFFICE OF YOUR PRESIDENT, VICE-PRESIDENT, GOVERNORS AND LAWMAKERS: A THREAD
Under the Nigerian constitution, 1999 [as amended], Nigerian public officers solemnly swear/affirm as follows:
I, as President, solemnly swear/affirm that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to Nigeria; that as President of Nigeria, I will discharge my duties to the best of my ability, faithfully and always in the integrity, solidarity, well-being and prosperity of Nigeria.
As President, I will strive to preserve the Fundamental Objectives and Directive Principles of State Policy contained in the Constitution of Nigeria; that I will not allow my personal interest to influence my official
conduct or my official decisions.
As President, I will to the best of my ability preserve, protect and defend the Constitution; that I will abide by the Code of Conduct in the Constitution; that in all circumstances, I will do right to all manner of people, without fear or favour, affection or ill-will.
As President, I will not directly or indirectly communication or reveal to any person any matter which shall be brought under my consideration or shall become known to me as President, except as may be required for the due discharge of my duties as President.
As President, I will devote myself to the service and well-being of the people of Nigeria. So help me God.
As Governor of a State I do solemnly swear/affirm that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to Nigeria; I will discharge my duties to the best of my ability, faithfully; always in the interest of the sovereignty, integrity, solidarity, well-being and prosperity of Nigeria.
As Governor of a State, I will preserve the Fundamental Objectives and Directive Principles of State Policy contained in the Constitution; that I will exercise my authority so as not to impede or prejudice the
authority lawfully vested in the President.
As Governor of a State, I will not allow my personal interest to influence my official conduct or my official decisions; that I will to the to the best of my ability preserve, protect and defend the Constitution; that I will abide by the Code of Conduct.
As Governor of a State, I will do right to all manner of people, according to law, without fear or favour, affection or ill-will; that I will devote myself to the service and well-being of the people of Nigeria. So help me God.
As Vice President, Deputy Governor, Minister, Commissioner or Special Adviser, I do solemnly swear/affirm that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to Nigeria; I will discharge my duties to the best of my ability, faithfully and in accordance with the Constitution.
As Vice President, Deputy Governor, Minister, Commissioner or Special Adviser, I will discharge my duties in the interest of the sovereignty, integrity, solidarity, well-being and prosperity of Nigeria; that I will preserve the Fundamental Objectives and Directive
Principles.
As Vice President, Deputy Governor, Minister, Commissioner or Special Adviser, I will not allow my
personal interest to influence my official conduct; that I will to the best of my ability protect and defend the Constitution; that I will abide by the Code of
Conduct.
As Vice President, Deputy Governor, Minister, Commissioner or Special Adviser, I will do right to all manner of people, without fear or favour, affection or ill-will. So help me God.
As a Member of the National Assembly or of a House of Assembly, I do solemnly swear/affirm that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to Nigeria; I will perform my functions honestly to the best of my ability, faithfully and in accordance with the Constitution.
As a Member of the National Assembly or of a House of Assembly, I will always act in the interest of the sovereignty, integrity, solidarity, well-being and prosperity of Nigeria; that I will strive to preserve the Fundamental Objectives and Directive Principles of State Policy.
As a Member of the National Assembly or of a House of Assembly, I will preserve, protect and defend the Constitution; and that I will abide by the Code of Conduct contained in the Fifth Schedule of the Constitution of Nigeria.
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Section 60 of the Electoral Act 2022:
60.—(1) The Presiding officer shall, after counting the votes at the polling unit, enter the votes scored by each candidate in a form. (2) The form shall be signed and stamped by the presiding officer and
counter signed by candidates' agents;
(3) The presiding officer shall give to the polling agents and the police officer where available a copy each of the completed forms after it has been duly signed as provided under subsection (2). (4) The presiding officer shall count and announce the result at the polling unit.
(5) The presiding officer shall transfer the results including total number of accredited voters and the results of the ballot in a manner as prescribed by the Commission.
BREAKING: Following reports that terrorists have killed three abducted Kaduna varsity students, SERAP is calling on @mbachelet@UNHumanRights to appoint an envoy to visit Nigeria to investigate the mounting attacks on students, teachers and their families across the country.
The killing of these students is a grim reminder of the horrific toll that the violence and insecurity across Nigeria is having on children and their education.
The attacks on students are increasing, and Nigerian authorities are unwilling or unable to stop the attacks.
The authorities have refused to promptly and effectively investigate reports of attacks on students, teachers and their families, to prosecute the terrorists and their sponsors, and to provide effective remedies to victims.
BREAKING: We are concerned about reports that the Publisher of Daily Nigerian Newspaper, Jaafar Jaafar, has gone into hiding after reportedly receiving threats to his life, for allegedly releasing video clips showing alleged bribery against Kano State Governor Abdullahi Ganduje.
We urge President Buhari @MBuhari and @NigeriaGov to instruct @PoliceNG, the Attorney General and/or appropriate anti-corruption agencies to ensure and guarantee the safety and security of Mr Jaafar Jaafar and his family.
Nigerian authorities should promptly, thoroughly and transparently investigate the allegations of threats against Mr Jaafar Jaafar, publish the findings of the investigation, and bring to justice anyone suspected to be responsible.
Corruption is waxing stronger in Nigeria because the government is in comatose under the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari. - Femi Falana, SAN #FromDarknessToDarkness #LetThereBeLight
SERAP has urged Engr. Elias Mbam, Chairman, RMAFC to urgently review upward the remuneration, allowances, and conditions of service for Nigerian judges, and to review downward the remuneration and allowances of high-ranking political office-holders...
...in order to address the persistent poor treatment of judges, and to improve access of victims of corruption to justice.
We also urged him to send your review and recommendations to the National Assembly for appropriate remedial and legislative action, as provided for by the Nigerian Constitution 1999 [as amended].
BREAKING: We’ve urged RMAFC to urgently review upward the remuneration, allowances, and conditions of service for judges, and to review downward the remuneration and allowances of President Buhari, 36 governors and members of @nassnigeria to address the poor treatment of judges.
In the letter sent yesterday, we urged Engr. Elias Mbam, Chairman, Revenue Mobilization Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) “to send your review and recommendations to @nassnigeria for appropriate legislative action, as provided for by the Nigerian Constitution 1999.”
The letter followed the nationwide industrial action by the JUSUN to press home their demand for financial autonomy for the judicial arm of government, and the federal government’s silence on the judiciary workers’ strike that has grounded courts across the country.