Two Ijaw groups, Ijaw People Development Initiative, IPDI and National Association of Izon Ebe Students , yesterday, said it was unconstitutional for President Muhammadu Buhari to assume the office of Minister of Petroleum.
Leaders of the groups, Messrs Austin Ozobo and Ebi Wayas respectively, in a joint statement, said, “By virtue of Section 138 of the Nigeria Constitution of 1999 as amended, the president shall not during the tenure of his office hold any other executive or paid emolument in any capacity whatsoever.”
“This provision is indisputably clear , Buhari is taking us back to the days of the military rule, obviously he lacks the power to assume the position of petroleum minister as serving president,” they asserted.
Their words, “It is an act of lawlessness and the constitution prohibits a public officer assuming two political offices and earning double salaries, the president inclusive.”
They stated, “The president should resign as president and subject himself to screening by the Senate if he wants to be petroleum minister.”
“However, we advise him on the implication and negative impression his resolve to occupy two offices may create on his unpopular change agenda,” they added. Click to signup for FREE news updates, latest information and hottest gists everyday
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Lets just assume it is truly unconstitutional for President Buhari to double as President and Minister of Petroleum as claimed by this shortsighted so called Ijaw people.Where were they when all the unconstitunional crimes were and still being committed in Nigeria, such as stealing by politicians,embezzling,money laudering,false declaration of assets,convertion of public properties,bribery and extra judicial killings.I am sure if they can put up with all this including when their ousted brother Dr ''Dumbo Goofluck'' Jonathan went on national television to try shamelessly to redefine theft,then Buhari's doubling up as a minister should be welcomed
ReplyDeleteMy bros. 2 thief don't make a right. Lookup the PTF report and see. I jaw people are having their future in the hands of another looters
DeleteI dey laugh!!!!
ReplyDeletemr Anonymous so PMB should also steal GOD forbid ,,,,,because PDP steal ,,,,mmmmmm that man that we vote is more responsible than people who have wicked intention as you express your mind
ReplyDeleteIjaw youths. Very funny set if ppl. We kniw why u guys are complaining. Stealing crude will now be difficult cos u can't even go and discuss your diety oil deals with Buhari. Give him the benefit of succeeding ir failing b4 u start complaining. Dezani nd family having Goodluck in what she knows hw to do best has dazed us terribly. lets try sumtin different
ReplyDeleteFunny ,funny, funny people
ReplyDeleteWhichever u choose to look at it, president Buhari intends to manage other people's resources. He should become minister for agriculture and control beans and onions from his village not oil from other regions. This country really needs to be divided. Haba!
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