An expert in constitutional law, Jiti Ogunye, has suggested ways President Muhammadu Buhari’s violation of the orders of the Supreme Court concerning the currency redesign policy, could be redressed.
Mr Ogunye, who was the guest speaker during PREMIUM TIMES Twitter Space on Thursday, said Mr Buhari’s conduct constitutes a threat to democracy.
The PREMIUM TIMES Twitter Space had the theme, ‘Buhari Snub of Supreme Court and Implications for Rule of Law, Democracy’.
Mr Ogunye said members of the National Assembly had the mandate to sanction Mr Buhari for the “egregious” violation of the Supreme Court orders.
“The legislative route is there; the judicial proceedings route is there but we need to recognise the immunity provision.”
Referencing Section 308 of the Nigerian constitution which confers immunity from criminal prosecution on the President, Mr Ogunye said, “The National Assembly should be made to do its work – impeachment.”
The lawyer explained…
