Controversies erupted in the National Assembly today over what the NASS termed as unconstitutional resolution of President Buhari to have ordered the deployment of Nigerian troops to Gambia without permission from the Lawmakers, an act describes as an impeachable offence before the law.

The Senate on Thursday criticised the Federal Government under the leadership of President Muhammadu Buhari for deploying troop in Gambia without seeking legislative approval.

The Nigerian Air Force had moved a contingent of 200 men
and air assets, led by Air Commodore Tajudeen Yusuf, to
Dakar, Senegal, which is the base of the Economic
Community of West African States Military Intervention to
force President Yahya Jammeh of The Gambia out of power.
The Nigerian troops, which left from the 117 Air Combat
Training Group camp in Kainji, Niger State, on Wednesday,
joined troops from Senegal, Ghana and other countries in
the West African sub-region.

But Senator Chukwuka Utazi, while raising a constitutional point of order, said what the Buhari-led government did was against the law, citing Section 5 (4) of the Constitution.
Section 5(4) states, “(a) the President shall not declare a
state of war between the federation and another country
except with the sanction of a resolution of both houses of
the National Assembly sitting in a joint session; and (b)
except with the prior approval of the senate, no member of
the armed forces of the federation shall be deployed on
combat duty outside Nigeria.”

Observation of Senator Utazi, however ignited the upper chamber into insinuations among the opposition members proposing impeaching Mr President for his nonchallant attitude.

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la click la bend.

how can you preach democracy and still break democracy?

buhari is a terrorist

Story for the gods

ritababe:
la click la bend.

This shows our senators lack in depth knowledge of our constitution. They just brandished it at will.

The PDP is a wounded lion wailing and whinging pointlessly.
They're losing senators on weekly basis and they're just being frivolously frantical


.... Saraki, while responding, faulted Utazi’s claims and argued that President Buhari was still acting within the confines of the law. He said President Buhari can deploy troops, as long as the operation does not exceed seven days.
Quoting Section 5(5) of the 1999 Constitution as amended, Saraki maintained that until the expiration of seven days, no one can fault the action of the President.
Saraki argued: “The point made is noted, but the explanation concerning the constitution is confusing. I believe the constitution gives room for the president, within seven days for such an action to come before us.”
Section 5(5) quoted by Saraki reads: “Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (4) of this section, the President, in consultation with the National Defence Council, may deploy members of the armed forces of the Federation on a limited combat duty outside Nigeria if he is satisfied that the national security is under imminent threat or danger. Provided that the President shall within seven days of actual combat engagement, seek the consent of the Senate and the Senate shall thereafter give or refuse the said consent within fourteen days.”



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ShakaZullu:
how can you preach democracy and still break democracy?

buhari is a terrorist

Are you not tired of repeating the same thing?

You even opened thread just to call Buhari a terrorist, yet that one no do you. Na to dey spam every other thread with this yeye be your job now ba?

Are you sure you're not a bot?

It is a punishable offense to deploy troops without Senate approval. Na de only grammar Senators sabi.

What is "breaking here" this OP is a confused sobori!
So, where SARAKI called your Ipob sinator to order is not in ur post? Lobbish! Go and impeach him now!

In your life ve u even opened the so called constitution for once? The president has the right as a matter of urgency to deploy military personnels for such a thing and send letter to the senate within 7 working days for approval Which means the president still ve 6days to do so! Ude.

Ioannes:


Are you not tired of repeating the same thing?

You even opened thread just to call Buhari a terrorist, yet that one no do you. Na to dey spam every other thread with this yeye be your job now ba?

Are you sure you're not a bot?

Dont mind him...

Ioannes:


Are you not tired of repeating the same thing?

You even opened thread just to call Buhari a terrorist, yet that one no do you. Na to dey spam every other thread with this yeye be your job now ba?

Are you sure you're not a bot?

Dont mind him...He needs to know this

They will come on this sourceless thread to quote constitution, talk about how treasonable felony is not treason but common law they won't know

Ioannes:


Are you not tired of repeating the same thing?

You even opened thread just to call Buhari a terrorist, yet that one no do you. Na to dey spam every other thread with this yeye be your job now ba?

Are you sure you're not a bot?

buhari is a terrorist

ShakaZullu:
buhari is a terrorist

he is really terrorizing your brain. it is well.

lets see if they have the nerves to proceed.

i thought he was the CIC of the armed offices.

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Horlufemi:


he is really terrorizing your brain. it is well.

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ShakaZullu:
how can you preach democracy and still break democracy?

buhari is a terrorist

Buhari is a gworo chewing, burukutu sipping, Fulani terrorist- Genbloodykiller

Na today? Make dem impeach am make we see!

Who dares to?? Impeach him let's see

If the impeach am make my murther die

ShakaZullu:
how can you preach democracy and still break democracy?

buhari is a terrorist

Anytime i see your Hate Comment against Buhari on Nairaland, i feel for you maybe Buhari has terrorise ya.........

As much as I would want to see it happen I also know the Senate can't do such. All these hungry bloggers and deceit self.

If it's true PMB didn't get the consent of the lawmakers, that's undemocratic!

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Badtman:
Anytime i see your Hate Comment against Buhari on Nairaland, i feel for you maybe Buhari has terrorise ya.........

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nonsense trash

One of the fundamental principles in Nigerian Foreign policy is *the policy towards her neighbors* which one of the principle is "Non-interference in the internal affairs of other African States". Buhari sending our soldiers to Gambia even when we are overwhelmed with problems of insecurity domestically, is it proper?? I don't care about his interest or intentions in doing such but did he followed due process?? If yes, was all alternatives exhausted?

Astuteleader:
One of the fundamental principles in Nigerian Foreign policy is *the policy towards her neighbors* which one of the principle is "Non-interference in the internal affairs of other African States". Buhari sending our soldiers to Gambia even when we are overwhelmed with problems of insecurity domestically, is it proper?? I don't care about his interest or intentions in doing such but did he followed due process?? If yes, was all alternatives exhausted?

Excellent write up, although there is one fundamental thing lacking in it...'sense'

Astuteleader:
One of the fundamental principles in Nigerian Foreign policy is *the policy towards her neighbors* which one of the principle is "Non-interference in the internal affairs of other African States". Buhari sending our soldiers to Gambia even when we are overwhelmed with problems of insecurity domestically, is it proper?? I don't care about his interest or intentions in doing such but did he followed due process?? If yes, was all alternatives exhausted?

There is an adage which says, " Whose who does not know, and does not know that he does not know, is a complete fool"

You know nothing about constitution yet you think you know

Frget abt naija jor, we ll soon relocate abroad