Service Chiefs: Buhari Doesn’t Need NASS Approval – Presidency.
The President of Nigeria Muhammadu Buhari, according to the Presidency was not under any obligation to send names of new service chiefs to the National Assembly for confirmation.
However, some senior lawyers including Femi Falana (SAN) have berated the President for appointing the new service chiefs without the confirmation of the National Assembly, Gistlover reports.
The lawyers quoted a 2013 judgment that described the appointments of service chiefs without the confirmation of the National Assembly as illegal and unconstitutional.
But in an interview with The PUNCH on Wednesday, a Presidency official said the nation’s constitution made it clear that the President should appoint service chiefs.
The official said the President did not send the names of the former service chiefs to the National Assembly for confirmation and would do the same for the new ones.
He, however, acknowledged the court judgment asking that service chiefs’ appointments must be confirmed by the National Assembly.
The presidential official noted that the constitution is superior to any other law or court judgment.
He said, “The constitution is clear on this matter. It said the President should appoint service chiefs.
“This is not the first time President Buhari will be appointing service chiefs. Those he appointed the first time, did he send their names to the National Assembly for confirmation?
“It is true that Keyamo went to court at a time but the truth of the matter is that the constitution is superior to any other law. The constitution says the President should appoint service chiefs and he has just done that.”
Abroad based shed tears of joy as his partner proposed to him in a romantic manner. The g@y couple's romantic… Read More
Skales recently shared a video on his social media page that left fans shocked and concerned. The video depicted the… Read More
Harrysong, the popular singer, has recently made a courageous statement, pledging to unveil the identity of the person who allegedly… Read More
It is worth noting that the annual Met Gala took place last night in New York City. Tyla made an… Read More
Dremo, a well-known Nigerian rapper, recently expressed his concern on social media, cautioning Nigerians about how they perceive his talent.… Read More
Angela Okorie responded to allegations of insulting Mercy Johnson's husband, Prince Odi Okojie. The politician defended his wife with a… Read More
This website uses cookies.