Fresh indication reaching Post-Nigeria, has it that some top Northerner power brokers within the precinct of Aso Rock, have deliberately stripped the Acting President, Yemi Osinbajo, of the constitutional right and power to swear-in new Ministers, in Buhari’s absence.

Recall, that prior to President Muhammadu Buhari’s departure for medical treatment in London, he wrote to the Senate, stating that Osinbajo will coordinate the affairs of the nation as Vice President, in his absence.

Many Nigerians had then condemned the move, saying it was a calculated attempt to deny the Professor of Law, the power to serve as Acting President.

The President’s letter reads: “In compliance with Section 145 (1) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended), I wish to inform the distinguished Senate, that I will be away for a scheduled medical follow-up with my Doctors in London. The length of my stay will be determined by the Doctor’s advice.

“While I am away, the Vice President will coordinate the activities of the government. Please accept, the distinguished Senate President, the assurances of my highest consideration.”

Speaking on the controversial letter, a Lawyer and Human Rights Activist, Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa, had said the letter sent by Buhari to the Senate, limits Osinbajo’s powers to act in full capacity as President.

According to him, going by Buhari’s letter, Osinbajo has no powers as coordinator of the country’s activities.

“A coordinator is a person of equal status with others. So, the VP cannot make appointments or sack anybody, while the President is away. He cannot discipline any erring Minister. He is limited in policy decisions, as a coordinator.

“He has no power of control over the Cabal, to whom the President has handed over power, albeit illegally. The Chief of Staff was recently reported to have moved vital documents away from Aso Villa.”

“In effect, Nigeria has no leader presently. The existing office of VP is no more. The constitutionally created office of Acting President, has been circumscribed by the President. The President is away on an indefinite medical trip abroad”, he lamented.

Post-Nigeria, on Sunday, gathered that recent events in the country since the President’s departure, may have proven Adegboruwa right.

Few months after two Ministerial nominees were screened and cleared by the National Assembly; they are yet to be sworn into office and assigned portfolios.

Recall, that Buhari had in March, submitted the names of Stephen Ocheni (Kogi State), and Suleiman Zanna Hassan (Gombe State), to the Senate for confirmation as Ministers.

While Ocheni replaces James Ocholi, former Minister of State for Labour and Employment, who died in an auto-crash, in 2016, Hassan takes over from Hajia Amina Mohammed, who resigned as Minister of Environment, to assume office as Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations.

The expectation had been that Osinabjo would administer the oath of office on the confirmed nominees since Buhari left for London, on Sunday, May 7, for follow-up medical consultation with his Doctors.

Usually, new Ministers are sworn into office on Wednesdays, being the day the weekly Federal Executive Council, FEC, meetings hold. However, Osinbajo has presided over many FEC meetings since the Ministers were cleared, but has still not sworn Hassan and Ocheni into office .

This action is raising concerns over his powers as Acting President.

It is believed that Osinbajo was yet to get the green light from Buhari, to swear-in the new Ministers, and assign them portfolios in his absence.

In addition, former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, has demanded for explanation, on why the Acting President has not sworn-in the new Ministers. According to him, it was high time the people knew what has been stopping the Acting President from exercising his power.

“Why has Acting President Osinbajo not been allowed to swear-in the new Ministers that were cleared by the Senate? Who is stopping him?” he asked.

Sources who provided answers to the mind-boggling question, alleged that Osinbajo is been teleguided by the Aso Rock Cabals, to exercise full control as an Acting President.

http://www.post-nigeria.com/breaking-exclusive-top-northern-cabals-render-acting-president-osinbajo-incapacitated-strip-him-of-presidential-powers/

Which mumu cabal?

A lot of ministers tried to subvert Osinbajo's position by trying to give reports to Buhari in clandestine

The same Buhari redirected them to Osinbajo in Nigeria. So what faceless cabal are you taking about?

neoShinto:

Which mumu cabal?

A lot of ministers tried to subvert Osinbajo's position by trying to give reports to Buhari in clandestine

The same Buhari redirected them to Osinbajo in Nigeria. So what faceless cabal are you taking about?

So you actually believed that report?

There was never a sending back by buhari.

These Northern oligarchs are intoxicated by power.

Guess it's still the Abba Kyari's "Presidency"

neoShinto:

Which mumu cabal?

A lot of ministers tried to subvert Osinbajo's position by trying to give reports to Buhari in clandestine

The same Buhari redirected them to Osinbajo in Nigeria. So what faceless cabal are you taking about?

Of course you don't know the behind-the-scene power play bro.Osinbajo is really under pressure.

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eastsidechillz:

So you actually believed that report?

There was never a sending back by buhari.

These Northern oligarchs are intoxicated by power.

Were you with Buhari in London when it happened?

All these Yorubas that "saved" Jonathan from Turai, work don start o, na una bloda dey there now.

Paperwhite:
Of course you don't know the behind-the-scene power play bro.Osinbajo is really under pressure.

Yes. Osinbajo is under pressure but saying some faceless cabals stripped him of his powers is just ridiculous.

O really?

neoShinto:
Yes. Osinbajo is under pressure but saying some faceless cabals stripped him of his powers is just ridiculous.

Can you tell us why he has not sworn in the ministers?

its igbos again.i'm not surprised confused set of people

An acting president who is totally teleguided by a sick man about 20,000kilometers away is not only incapacitated, but caged.

Its like saying the former DG of a Parastatal still instruct an acting DG.

SMH for this country.

Osinbanjo is not presidential at all, walk and looks like a malnourished refugee.

OKDnigeria:


Can you tell us why he has not sworn in the ministers?

What is at stake to warrant stopping him from swearing them in?

You people just fabricate nonsense and assume all Nigerians are stupid.

if Buhari nominated people as Ministers, what do the so-called cabal stand to lose should Osinbajo swear them in?

Hmmm...the cookers of poo have come again...what propaganda is doing in the problem of Nigeria no be small.....lubbish.

CampuChan:
Osinbanjo is not presidential at all, walk and looks like a malnourished refugee.

hahahahahahahaha..u wicked ooo

Then he should take the power by force

CampuChan:
Osinbanjo is not presidential at all, walk and looks like a malnourished refugee.

ny broda take am easy, e neva reach dat level, lol.

Some people are just creating senseless headache for themselves. Cabal ko, caliber ni

neoShinto:

Which mumu cabal?

A lot of ministers tried to subvert Osinbajo's position by trying to give reports to Buhari in clandestine

The same Buhari redirected them to Osinbajo in Nigeria. So what faceless cabal are you taking about?

You should be ashamed, after hurling insults on Igbos for wanting Biafra, yet you're in hell, advising us to join you, God forbid.

kernel505:



You should be ashamed, after hurling insults on Igbos for wanting Biafra, yet you're in hell, advising us to join you, God forbid.

I "hurled" insults at yeebos and their yellow pawpaw thug Lamidi Kownu because they insulted Yorùbás coupled with the fact that they're ungrateful bastards. About your Biafra, I don't give a flying fvck. If you want Biafuro, then fvck off with it. The Notherners gave you a quit notice, you begged on your knees for unity. First, it was "thank you nothern youths. Liepod youths start coming home". But then you wrote UN about an impending genocide. Bloody clowns, the northerners already said there won't be any violence against you. Fvck off to potopoto republic already.

neoShinto:
I "hurled" insults at yeebos and their yellow pawpaw thug Lamidi Kownu because they insulted Yorùbás coupled with the fact that they're ungrateful bastards. About your Biafra, I don't give a flying fvck. If you want Biafuro, then fvck off with it. The Notherners gave you a quit notice, you begged on your knees for unity. First, it was "thank you nothern youths. Liepod youths start coming home". But then you wrote UN about an impending genocide. Bloody clowns, the northerners already said there won't be any violence against you. Fvck off to potopoto republic already.

Did you say ungrateful? Your fathers fought to have us in Nigeria, that's to show our relevance.

Your brother (Vice President) was the one begging both parties to stay together as unity beggars. Everybody pitting Afonja will join Togo in hardship.

OKDnigeria:


Can you tell us why he has not sworn in the ministers?

Your lots did dwell on the budget anthem.

After this new song, maybe it will be "Osinbajo is blocked from PMB other room!"

kernel505:



Did you say ungrateful? Your fathers fought to have us in Nigeria, that's to show our relevance.

Revisit your history books. Your Lamidi Azikwe was the first unity beggar from your tribe. Our people made efforts to keep you in Nigeria not because of some useless relevance , but because you were helpless lambs who needed pity. You looked for trouble by killing the Notherners and they rained hell on you . We tried our best to save 3 million flatinōs from dying like rats but it didn't end well. Wole Soyinka even went to jail for 22 months, did your people appreciate him? No! Now you see why I called you ungrateful bastards.

Your brother (Vice President) was the one begging both parties to stay together as unity beggars. Everybody pitting Afonja will join Togo in hardship.

You mean the same VP who said "only fools learn from experience, the wise learn from history ". He wasn't begging you to stay, he was warning you not to get slaughtered like chickens again out of ignorance. We know how your red-cap ball-less elders went to cry and kneel before Ango Abdullahi to forgive their ignorance.

neoShinto:
Yes. Osinbajo is under pressure but saying some faceless cabals stripped him of his powers is just ridiculous.

Dont mind the daft envy-laden flatiyeasterners.

First, they said he couldnt sign the budget, he did.

Now, it's swearing in ministers. How is that a priority for chrissake

Who said Osinbajo doesnt prefer some other candidates?

Flatiyeastern bloggers and their useless conspiracy theories!

eastsidechillz:
So you actually believed that report?
There was never a sending back by buhari.
These Northern oligarchs are intoxicated by power.

so,we should believe your cooked story more right?

you are deluded!

CampuChan:
Osinbanjo is not presidential at all, walk and looks like a malnourished refugee.

well,to you.Millions of Nigeria think differently.

neoShinto:
I "hurled" insults at yeebos and their yellow pawpaw thug Lamidi Kownu because they insulted Yorùbás coupled with the fact that they're ungrateful bastards. About your Biafra, I don't give a flying fvck. If you want Biafuro, then fvck off with it. The Notherners gave you a quit notice, you begged on your knees for unity. First, it was "thank you nothern youths. Liepod youths start coming home". But then you wrote UN about an impending genocide. Bloody clowns, the northerners already said there won't be any violence against you. Fvck off to potopoto republic already.

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