See why former Senator Dino Melaye said President Buhari acted out of his powers

4 years ago

Dino Melaye who formerly represented the Kogi West Senatorial district has challenged the authority of President Muhammadu Buhari.

Melaye is of the opinion that President Buhari did not have the authority to place a ban on Abuja and Lagos State due to the Coronavirus outbreak.

Melaye took to his official Twitter account to post a series a messages given reason to back his claim.

See his Twitter reactions below

“You will recall that I had a broadcast one week ago asking for the lockdown of Abuja and Lagos. This buttresses the fact that I support measures to contain the Coronavirus pandemic but it must be done in accordance with the law. Nigeria is practicing constitutional Democracy.

https://twitter.com/dino_melaye/status/1244372393025568769?s=20

“And it is an absurdity for the President to take over the affairs of any state without d express approval of d State House of Assembly. In the Presidential broadcast today, the President did not invoke his power of Emergency as prescribed by S.305 of d Constitution of Nigeria.

https://twitter.com/dino_melaye/status/1244373008225046529?s=20

“And even if invoked, it must be with the approval of the National Assembly. The President acted outside his powers to restrict movement without approval of the National Assembly. I, therefore, advise Mr. President to take appropriate constitutional steps and do the needful quickly.

https://twitter.com/dino_melaye/status/1244373342947356674?s=20

“As we need lockdown. This is a very important decision but must be done in line with all democratic norms. God bless Nigeria as I pray for divine intervention from God Almighty. Only Him can rescue us.”

https://twitter.com/dino_melaye/status/1244373580105814023?s=20

Tosin Abayomi