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Section 137(3) of the Constitution

“A person who was sworn in to complete the term for which another person was elected as President shall not be elected to such office for more than a single term.’

That's manipulated constitution. Why was he allowed to contest in 2011?

A revised constitution only moves forward not backwards. Jonathan is still eligible to contest in 2027. I know APC are jittery of the possibility but he's eminently qualified to contest.

helinues:
That's manipulated constitution. Why was he allowed to contest in 2011?

The laws was passed by the Senate in 2017 and was signed by Buhari on July 2018.
So, as at 2015, he was still eligible because that section of the law was not there but as of now, he is no longer eligible.
It is to ensure that no one serves more than 8years in office. Imagine if a president was sworn in last month and died after a month. If that portion is not there, it means the VP now Presido may serve for 12 years. That was why the bill was enacted after Buhari won the 2015 election.
You can read more on it online.
Thanks.

immaculatesense:
The laws was passed by the Senate in 2017 and was signed by Buhari on July 2018.
So, as at 2015, he was still eligible because that section of the law was not there but as of now, he is no longer eligible.
It is to ensure that no one serves more than 8years in office. Imagine if a president was sworn in last month and died after a month. If that portion is not there, it means the VP now Presido may serve for 12 years. That was why the bill was enacted after Buhari won the 2015 election.
You can read more on it online.
Thanks.

It is not a law but a constitutional matter

Buhari's signature is irrelevant to constitutional changes
What matters is that two thirds of the state Houses of Assembly assent

Whether he is eligible if the constitution has actually changed as above is really not down to your opinion which is what you expressed
Others have different opinions
Explaining the purpose in YOUR OPINION changes nothing. The scenario you described is patronising as if you are talking to children
Every one knows how a woman becomes pregnant you don't need to explain

It came about because of Jonathan and had consensus in the National Assembly and it was intended to avoid such problems as arose with Jonathan. It was to come into effect immediately not retroactively and unless thar was specifically stated it cannot be assumed to apply to Jonathan

As with all things Nigerian if he tries to contest the courts will decide


I do not recall if. The state Houses of Assembly passed it

immaculatesense:
The laws was passed by the Senate in 2017 and was signed by Buhari on July 2018.
So, as at 2015, he was still eligible because that section of the law was not there but as of now, he is no longer eligible.
It is to ensure that no one serves more than 8years in office. Imagine if a president was sworn in last month and died after a month. If that portion is not there, it means the VP now Presido may serve for 12 years. That was why the bill was enacted after Buhari won the 2015 election.
You can read more on it online.
Thanks.

The law came into force in 2018 and as a result, cannot have a retroactive effect on Goodluck Jonathan who was sworn in twice before the law was made. It is settled law that a new law cannot have a retroactive effect. Jonathan can still contest if he so wishes. He is not affected by that section.

aribisala0:
It is not a law but a constitutional matter

Buhari's signature is irrelevant to constitutional changes
What matters is that two thirds of the state Houses of Assembly assent

Whether he is eligible if the constitution has actually changed as above is really not down to your opinion which is what you expressed
Others have different opinions
Explaining the purpose in YOUR OPINION changes nothing. The scenario you described is patronising as if you are talking to children
Every one knows how a woman becomes pregnant you don't need to explain

It came about because of Jonathan and had consensus in the National Assembly and it was intended to avoid such problems as arose with Jonathan. It was to come into effect immediately not retroactively and unless thar was specifically stated it cannot be assumed to apply to Jonathan

As with all things Nigerian if he tries to contest the courts will decide


I do not recall if. The state Houses of Assembly passed it

Do you know what retroactive law means? Please go and read on it before u come and be using the lingua anyhow.
Had he entered in 2015 and served his tenure and the maybe the law was passed today, the law cannot retract his second tenure or strip him of the benefits therein.
That is was retroactive means in the contest if the matter in discourse. Not that he want to contest again in two years time and u are calling that retroactive.

Do u think that everything that the Assembly pass and signed by the president requires the consent of two third of states?
You still have a lot to read on laws. Read bro Read.

ALTERNATEID:
The law came into force in 2018 and as a result, cannot have a retroactive effect on Goodluck Jonathan who was sworn in twice before the law was made. It is settled law that a new law cannot have a retroactive effect. Jonathan can still contest if he so wishes. He is not affected by that section.

You people Sha. Where did u get ur education from?
Okay, if a new law is passed today that a president and vice candidate can now serve three times instead of the current two.
How many times more will Obasanjo and Atiku serve as Presido and VP (ONE or THREE?).
So, if you say one (which I agree) why? Wasn't the law suppose to allow him restart and serve three times since according to you it is not retroactive. Why will d law still make reference to his past two terms and only allow him serve once?
Think Bro. Think.

aribisala0:
This is not a law at all. It is a constitutional stipulation

You cannot even speak English

Oga. I no get the lever to dey drag with you.
GO AND READ ON WHAT THE TWO THIRD STATES REQUIREMENTS IS ALL ABOUT AND WHEN IT IS NEEDED.

helinues:
That's manipulated constitution. Why was he allowed to contest in 2011?

may be it's a new constitution

immaculatesense:
You people Sha. Where did u get ur education from?
Okay, if a new law is passed today that a president and vice candidate can now serve three times instead of the current two.
How many times more will Obasanjo and Atiku serve as Presido and VP (ONE or THREE?).
So, if you say one (which I agree) why? Wasn't the law suppose to allow him restart and serve three times since according to you it is not retroactive. Why will d law still make reference to his past two terms and only allow him serve once?
Think Bro. Think.

There is no sense in that new constitution banning GEJ. It's political

helinues:
There is no sense in that new constitution banning GEJ. It's political

Any achievement today or was it a wasted day?

MasterJayJay:
Section 137(3) of the Constitution

“A person who was sworn in to complete the term for which another person was elected as President shall not be elected to such office for more than a single term.’

immaculatesense:
Do you know what retroactive law means? Please go and read on it before u come and be using the lingua anyhow.
Had he entered in 2015 and served his tenure and the maybe the law was passed today, the law cannot retract his second tenure or strip him of the benefits therein.
That is was retroactive means in the contest if the matter in discourse. Not that he want to contest again in two years time and u are calling that retroactive.

Do u think that everything that the Assembly pass and signed by the president requires the consent of two third of states?
You still have a lot to read on laws. Read bro Read.

Why are ipob jittery already 😂😂, the law is not retroactive, GEJ still has one more term to go legitimately. Abeg rest.

Putindbutt:
Why are ipob jittery already 😂😂, the law is not retroactive, GEJ still has one more term to go legitimately. Abeg rest.

Lol...me Ipob? Seems u are new here.
Go and read my posts and comments.
That is ur ASSIGNMENT. Submit one u are done.
No Be Juju Be Dat?

helinues:
There is no sense in that new constitution banning GEJ. It's political

You are correct. It is political.
But what can we do? It is the law.
No Be Juju Be Dat?

helinues:
There is no sense in that new constitution banning GEJ. It's political

First time seeing you say something sensible😂😂

Putindbutt:
Why are ipob jittery already 😂😂, the law is not retroactive, GEJ still has one more term to go legitimately. Abeg rest.

Law school graduate from university of agbado

MasterJayJay:
Section 137(3) of the Constitution

“A person who was sworn in to complete the term for which another person was elected as President shall not be elected to such office for more than a single term.’

You mean nobody was aware of this law when GEJ ran for office?