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Constitutional Dilemma: Buhari Gets Two Weeks Ultimatum To Return To Nigeria by youngmoney95(m): 8:36pm On Mar 04, 2017
An advocacy group, Concerned Nigerians, has given Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari a two weeks ultimatum to return to Nigeria and resume his office as the President as well as continue the mandate given to him by Nigerians during the 2015 elections.

The group said should President Buhari fail to return within fortnight, it would storm the streets of Nigeria on peaceful protest.

It said in a statement signed by its convener, Prince Deji Adeyanju on Saturday, that although President Buhari handed-over presidential powers to his vice and now Acting President Yemi Osinbajo, he still on two occasions performed two Presidential functions even while abroad on medical vacation, a development the group describe as a “constitutional dilemma”.

The group said President Buhari must return to Nigeria since even the circumstances surrounding his actual health status have been kept secret from Nigerians who ought to know the situation concerning their president.

“Today – March 4th, 2017 marks 45 days of President Muhammadu Buhari’s absence from his office as President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and from the country as a whole on a medical vacation in the United Kingdom.”

“During this period, he has not made any public appearances and has only clandestinely “communicated” with very few people.

“Furthermore, details of President Buhari’s health status have been kept away from the generality of Nigerians while his media team and other members of his cabinet/party make conflicting comments regarding his health.”

“We acknowledge that during this period, President Buhari has satisfied constitutional requirements by transmitting letters to the National Assembly handing power over to his Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, on an acting capacity.”

“However, during this period, President Buhari has created a constitutional dilemma by carrying out official functions. On February 13, 2018 in a capacity as President of Nigeria, he spoke to President Donald Trump of the United States with respect to bilateral relations between the two countries.”

“On Thursday March 2nd, 2017 again in a capacity as President of Nigeria President Buhari spoke to the King of Morocco with respect to bilateral relations between the two countries as well as Morocco’s application to become a member of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).”

“These actions, as well as President Buhari’s continued vacation, constitute a constitutional dilemma capable of destabilising the country. President Buhari’s insistence on performing the functions of President after having transmitted power to Ag. President Osinbajo in effect creates de-facto and de-jure, which does not bode well for the country.”

“To this end, we urge President Buhari to return to the country on or before the 60th day after which he left the country (15 days from today) failing which we will begin a series of peaceful processions across the country aimed at sensitizing the public as to the legal & constitutional dilemma created by President Buhari’s continued absence from office and his insistence on performing official functions while away.”

Source: http://gistreporterng..com.ng/2017/03/constitutional-dilemma-buhari-gets-two.html

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Re: Constitutional Dilemma: Buhari Gets Two Weeks Ultimatum To Return To Nigeria by darbeelicous(f): 8:38pm On Mar 04, 2017
is It by force? He doesn't want to come..... He is not missed! We're doing great without him! cool

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Re: Constitutional Dilemma: Buhari Gets Two Weeks Ultimatum To Return To Nigeria by okosodo: 8:45pm On Mar 04, 2017
Please we dont need him, these pipo una dey crase?

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Re: Constitutional Dilemma: Buhari Gets Two Weeks Ultimatum To Return To Nigeria by Sunnymatey(m): 8:52pm On Mar 04, 2017
Why are people like this? Ever since buhari left this country, nigerians have hiss a sigh of relief. Even Aisha is not complaining, hope is gradually returning to nigeria from exile and we are beginning to say'. . . O God let ur will be done again'. Pls let Mr President do this once and for all for they is no sacrifice that is too great.

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Re: Constitutional Dilemma: Buhari Gets Two Weeks Ultimatum To Return To Nigeria by Epositive(m): 8:52pm On Mar 04, 2017
finally!
#bringbackourpresident #positivevibes

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Re: Constitutional Dilemma: Buhari Gets Two Weeks Ultimatum To Return To Nigeria by weyab: 8:57pm On Mar 04, 2017
This pple no dey ok ooo. Mak dat man no come bak here ooo sad

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Re: Constitutional Dilemma: Buhari Gets Two Weeks Ultimatum To Return To Nigeria by Teacher1776(m): 9:02pm On Mar 04, 2017
Don't be surprised. They are scientifically cloning another Buhari from the defunct one.

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Re: Constitutional Dilemma: Buhari Gets Two Weeks Ultimatum To Return To Nigeria by THUNDER4real(m): 9:02pm On Mar 04, 2017
I am not protesting for his return, those going to protest can involve their children in the protest, I will be home with my own children watching them in 3D...
Re: Constitutional Dilemma: Buhari Gets Two Weeks Ultimatum To Return To Nigeria by ShobayoEmma(m): 9:12pm On Mar 04, 2017
Obviously the point been raised is very cogent and should not be left unattended to. Though it seems Buhari is now the ceremonial president while Osinbanjo is the Prime minister.
Re: Constitutional Dilemma: Buhari Gets Two Weeks Ultimatum To Return To Nigeria by RZArecta(m): 9:35pm On Mar 04, 2017
Deji, me I no support you on this one o. Buhari should stay wherever he is till 2019, we'll keep footing his bills we no dey complain at all cool

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Re: Constitutional Dilemma: Buhari Gets Two Weeks Ultimatum To Return To Nigeria by Jabioro: 9:40pm On Mar 04, 2017
Na before we miss him now we dey miss am. I beg Let him rest in peace..
Re: Constitutional Dilemma: Buhari Gets Two Weeks Ultimatum To Return To Nigeria by dragonking2: 9:51pm On Mar 04, 2017
If you don't miss Buhari click like, if you miss Buhari and you want him to come back now click share. cool

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Re: Constitutional Dilemma: Buhari Gets Two Weeks Ultimatum To Return To Nigeria by KillJoy62(m): 12:01am On Mar 05, 2017
2003 he ran for president
2007 he ran for president
2011 he ran for president
2015 he ran for president
2017 he ran away from presidency.
Re: Constitutional Dilemma: Buhari Gets Two Weeks Ultimatum To Return To Nigeria by gaetano: 12:09am On Mar 05, 2017
grin

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