Nigerian Senate has received a letter from President Muhammadu Buhari
confirming that he would stay away on a medical vacation in London
indefinitely. The letter dated 5th May, 2017 which was read by the Senate
President, Dr Bukola Saraki explained that his medical trip duration
will depend on his medical advice from his doctors.
Raising through order 43, Senator Mao Ohabunwa drew the attention of
the Senate, stating that there was no provision of coordinating anything
on behalf of Mr. President.
Mao expressed concern that Buhari’s letter ought to have been that of
transmitting power to his Vice President as acting President.
Senate leader, Ahmed Lawan urged that he should be ruled out of
order, noting that Mr President has done what was in tandem with the
1999 Constitution as amended.
“Mr. Senate President, I don’t think we need to waste our time on
this motion, the Constitution is very clear on issues like, I therefore
called that my colleagues be ruled out of order,” Ahmed said.
In his ruling, Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki ruled him out of
order, saying the letter from Mr. President was in line with the
Constitution.
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