The suit filed by the Attorney General of 6 States asking the Supreme Court to declare as null and void the results of the Presidential Election is, with respect, a gross abuse of court process and a dangerous usage of legal means to escalate tension in Nigeria. I will explain. First, the Supreme Court lacks the jurisdiction to entertain the suit as a court of first instance. Section 232 of the 1999 Constitution provides that the Supreme Court shall exercise original jurisdiction only in disputes between the Federation and a State or between States.

The Appointment of the Acting IGP is Legally Defective

RT, Please ogunfestus.wordpress.com/2021/04/07/the… 1. The recent appointment of Usman Alkali Baba as the Acting Inspector of Police (IGP) is illegal, unconstitutional and an arbitrary political move that could escalate tension in the country

The Appointment of the Acting IGP is Legally Defective

1.The recent appointment of Usman Alkali Baba as the Acting Inspector of Police (IGP) is illegal, unconstitutional and an arbitrary political move that could escalate tension in the country. 2.First, the President lacks the power to unilaterally appoint the (Acting) IGP. By virtue of Section 215 and 217 of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, the appointment of an IGP shall be made by the President on the advice of Nigeria Police Council.

David Umahi’s Defection and the Risk of Impeachment

The defection of Ebonyi Governor, David Umahi from PDP to APC might just earn him a ticket to being impeached. The reason is quite simple: it may amount a contravention of our law on defection and change of political parties. The 1999 Constitution, unlike in case of legislators, makes no express provision as regards whether the defection of an elected executive would amount to an act of ‘gross misconduct’ for the purpose of impeachment.

SO, WHO MADE THE 1999 CONSTITUTION?

The preamble of the 1999 Constitution says it was made by “we the people of the Federal Republic of Nigeria”. This has really been subject to serious debates and arguments and has even led some people to doubt the legitimacy of the document. So, who made the Constitution?

Was it made by the people or the military?

Bearing in mind that the constitution in a democracy must be autochthonous, it is important that the questions are answered for our collective development.

Let’s go!

HOW TO LAWFULLY REMOVE ELECTED PUBLIC OFFICERS IN NIGERIA

There is an erroneous notion that elected officers should be left alone in office till their tenures expire irrespective of their terrible performances. Failed leaders can be removed by the people. Here's how:
#Thread Leaders elected through popular elections; President, Vice-President, Governors, Deputy Governors, Senators, HoR Members and State House of Assembly members may be removed through the following means:
1. Impeachment
2. Recall
3. Resignation
4. Death
5. Permanent incapacity

DEMAND FOR JUSTICE FOR MR. OLABODE IMISI

Our attention has been drawn to the cruel, inhumane and provocative treatment of Mr. Olabode Imisi by officers of the @PoliceNG at Obalende Police Station, Ijebu Ode, Ogun State.

#Justice4Olabode @segalink @PoliceNG_CRU To be exact, on the 16th of January, 2020, Mr. Olabode Imisi, a cleric was travelling from Ibiade, Ogun Waterside with his motorcycle to Irolu, a town close to Sagamu for a Crusade.