The Acting President, Yemi Osinbajo is presently facing a fiery
opposition with the Nigerian Senate even as the Red Chamber portrays a
strong indication for his impeachment.
At the plenary session which held yesterday, 3rd July, 2017, the
Nigerian Senate outrightly condemned the comment made by the Osinbajo
that executive appointments did not require legislative approval based
on Section 171 of the constitution, which they interpret to undermine
their legislative powers.
While the Acting President sent a letter to the National Assembly for
the confirmation of Mr. Femi Gbajabiamila, as the Chairman of the
National Lottery Commission, the Senate refused ‘until the presidency
recognizes the legislative powers.
Senator Eyinanya Abaribe (Abia South)also moved a motion for the
impeachment of Acting President Osinbajo, since President Mohammadu
Buhari is on medical leave and the Acting President is in Addis Ababa
for the African Union Summit and the country cannot be with no leader.
Senator Kabiru Marafa also supported the motion citing the
constitution that “if the President is not around, the Vice President
should act, and if the Vice President is not around, the Senate
President who is number 3 citizen shoukd become the acting President.”
But, the motion was ruled out by the Senate President, Bukola Saraki.
