₦airaland Forum

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NbvIs_UWFDs

Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy said Nigeria did not just go to the country; Nigeria was invited to step in and help.

How exactly was the invitation communicated?

Even if Nigeria received an invitation to participate, does the constitution permit the President to unilaterally deploy air assets and military personnel to another country without National Assembly authorization? That is the core issue, not the vague explanations being offered by Bayo Onanuga

The National Assembly must thoroughly investigate whether this action, along with others, constitutes a breach of constitutional obligations. If the President is found to have violated the Constitution, the impeachment process should commence without delay.

This is not a banana republic;
this is a nation governed by law, and no one is above it

Well said... & supported by well meaning Nigerians

Those who are talking about Benin sovereignty completely forgot about same sovereignty when they thought they could invite Us troops to invade Nigeria.

We have been seen through them for years, they have pulled several stunts which with vigilant eyes, we quenched all.

As the election is approaching, we are keenly monitoring their movement, their narrations, their antics as they are hell bent in seeing the destruction of Nigeria only because they don't like the president.

Both Benin and ECOWAS requested for help from members state which Nigeria is amongst as the closest, that's the normal global procedure.

Nigeria as a country can't even risk a coup in Benin, it will cause refugee crisis in neighbouring Nigeria town. Who will cater for them?

Ofunaofu:
How exactly was the invitation communicated?

Even if Nigeria received an invitation to participate, does the constitution permit the President to unilaterally deploy air assets and military personnel to another country without National Assembly authorization? That is the core issue, not the vague explanations being offered by Bayo Onanuga

The National Assembly must thoroughly investigate whether this action, along with others, constitutes a breach of constitutional obligations. If the President is found to have violated the Constitution, the impeachment process should commence without delay.

This is not a banana republic;
this is a nation governed by law, and no one is above it

Rest.

Nigeria can not afford having rogue military dictatorship bordering us.

These regimes are hostile towards Nigeria and since the coup wave swept the Sahel, insecurity has exploded in the north as the military juntas are not in any way doing their bid to halt the flow of weapons and jihadist elements.

This wasn't the case when there were civilian democracies in Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso who assisted against the war on terror.

To have Benin next door to Lagos go the route of Niger that is now hostile to us and not cooperating in fighting Islamic Terrorists will be another disaster in the making.

Nigeria did not declare war on Benin but acted to the distress call of a neighboring allied nation that was facing an insurrection that would have seen to regime change.

You don't expect the Tinubu govt to wait for the Senate approval before doing the needful.

DomPerignon:
Rest.

Nigeria can not afford having rogue military dictatorship bordering us.

These regimes are hostile towards Nigeria and since the coup wave swept the Sahel, insecurity has exploded in the north as the military juntas are not in any way doing their bid to halt the flow of weapons and jihadist elements.

This wasn't the case when there were civilian democracies in Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso who assisted against the war on terror.

To have Benin next door to Lagos go the route of Niger that is now hostile to us and not cooperating in fighting Islamic Terrorists will be another disaster in the making.

Nigeria did not declare war on Benin but acted to the distress call of a neighboring allied nation that was facing an insurrection that would have seen to regime change.

You don't expect the Tinubu govt to wait for the Senate approval before doing the needful.

But one is bordering you in the North and East let me guess you must be a yoruba.

Goodmarlian:
But one is bordering you in the North and East let me guess you must be a yoruba.

old men wey dey lie...God forbid bad thing

DomPerignon:
Rest.

Nigeria can not afford having rogue military dictatorship bordering us.

These regimes are hostile towards Nigeria and since the coup wave swept the Sahel, insecurity has exploded in the north as the military juntas are not in any way doing their bid to halt the flow of weapons and jihadist elements.

This wasn't the case when there were civilian democracies in Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso who assisted against the war on terror.

To have Benin next door to Lagos go the route of Niger that is now hostile to us and not cooperating in fighting Islamic Terrorists will be another disaster in the making.

Nigeria did not declare war on Benin but acted to the distress call of a neighboring allied nation that was facing an insurrection that would have seen to regime change.

You don't expect the Tinubu govt to wait for the Senate approval before doing the needful.

Section 5(4) of the 1999 Constitution is unambiguous:

The President shall not deploy the Armed Forces on a combat mission outside Nigeria without the prior approval of the Senate.

The issue here is not whether instability in the region is dangerous, everyone agrees that Nigeria cannot afford to have rogue military dictatorship around it's borders.

The real question is whether the President has the constitutional authority to deploy military assets abroad without prior authorization from the National Assembly.

A distress call, invitation, or executive discretion does not override the Constitution. National security concerns do not suspend the rule of law; if anything, they make strict adherence to constitutional procedure even more important.
If the deployment was truly urgent, nothing stopped the President from seeking emergency approval, the Constitution already provides mechanisms for that. Acting first and explaining later is not how a constitutional democracy operates.
We're not under a military regime where force precedes law.
Nigeria is a constitutional republic where even the Commander-in-Chief is bound by the same document he swore to uphold.

If the National Assembly finds that constitutional requirements were bypassed, it has both the authority and the obligation to investigate fully. Upholding the Constitution is not politics it is governance.
Regional security is important, but constitutional order is non-negotiable.

A government cannot claim to defend democracy in another country while sidestepping democratic processes at home.

Ofunaofu:
Section 5(4) of the 1999 Constitution is unambiguous:

The President shall not deploy the Armed Forces on a combat mission outside Nigeria without the prior approval of the Senate.

The issue here is not whether instability in the region is dangerous, everyone agrees that Nigeria cannot afford to have rogue military dictatorship around it's borders.

The real question is whether the President has the constitutional authority to deploy military assets abroad without prior authorization from the National Assembly.

A distress call, invitation, or executive discretion does not override the Constitution. National security concerns do not suspend the rule of law; if anything, they make strict adherence to constitutional procedure even more important.
If the deployment was truly urgent, nothing stopped the President from seeking emergency approval, the Constitution already provides mechanisms for that. Acting first and explaining later is not how a constitutional democracy operates.
We're not under a military regime where force precedes law.
Nigeria is a constitutional republic where even the Commander-in-Chief is bound by the same document he swore to uphold.

If the National Assembly finds that constitutional requirements were bypassed, it has both the authority and the obligation to investigate fully. Upholding the Constitution is not politics it is governance.
Regional security is important, but constitutional order is non-negotiable.

A government cannot claim to defend democracy in another country while sidestepping democratic processes at home. It

Write to your legislators in the NASS to begin the process of impeachment .

DomPerignon:
Write to your legislators in the NASS to begin the process of impeachment .

Good that you now agree with my observations

Ofunaofu:
Good that you now agree with my observations

Which observation?

The US constitution has same provisions in declaring war and sending troops abroad but the last time the POTUS had congressional authority was in the Vietnam war 1942 against Bulgaria, Hungary and Romania .

Ever since then, POTUS has been bombing and droning as they deem fit.

As I said, get your legislators to initiate the impeachment proceedings.

According to multiple local sources, the women had gathered to protest what they described as the unforgivably late arrival of security forces, who, they said, only reached the affected villages hours after the attackers had finished their rampage and retreated unchallenged.

“The women were angry, frustrated, and tired of burying their own,” another source said. “They were demanding answers. Instead, what they got were bullets.”

I got this clip from another thread.
From the comment, it took forever for security forces to arrive at a community attacked by bandits even though they were alerted to the attack when it started. Another nation calls for help, and Naija is there like Voltron, defender of the universe.

It's good that the invitation is now public. The media must continue to hold the government accountable while also supporting national interest.

DomPerignon:
Which observation?

The US constitution has same provisions in declaring war and sending troops abroad but the last time the POTUS had congressional authority was in the Vietnam war .

Ever since then, POTUS has been bombing and droning as they deem fit.

As I said, get your legislators to initiate the impeachment proceedings.

What do the United States and the POTUS have to do with this? Are we operating under the U.S. Constitution here?

Nigeria is a sovereign nation so why bring them into this

Ofunaofu:
What do the United States and the POTUS have to do with this? Are we operating under the U.S. Constitution here?

Nigeria is a sovereign nation so why bring them into this

Because like the US, we operate a similar federal system with an executive President.

Most of our amended and newly passed security laws are borrowed from same US.

Nigeria's President also has the powers to.issue executive orders and deploy military first and later consult and brief the NASS.

The President of Nigeria has also the exclusive powers to decide Nigeria's foreign policy without recourse to the legislative branch.

DomPerignon:
Because like the US, we operate a similar federal system with an executive President.

Most of our amended and newly passed security laws are borrowed from same US.

Nigeria's President also has the powers to.issue executive orders and deploy military first and later consult and brief the NASS.

The President of Nigeria has also the exclusive powers to decide Nigeria's foreign policy without recourse to the legislative branch.

Can you cite the sections of the Nigerian Constitution that support this claim regarding the deployment of air assets and troops abroad?

Benin Republic has a right to request assistance from Nigeria.

Ofunaofu:
Can you cite the sections of the Nigerian Constitution that support this claim regarding the deployment of air assets and troops abroad?

In terms of deploying military and security officers, the President is not compelled due to security concerns to inform anyone before doing so.

As C-n-C, the entire military is under the President .

There are no joint command structure between the President and National Assembly.

The only time the President requires NASS approval is in declaring war on a foreign nation.

What transpired in Benin wasn't an act of war but a special military operation on the behest of a neighboring nation.

If Benin's legitimate and globally recognised govt is not complaining and have since sent their gratitude for our help in putting down an insurrection and mutiny within their army that wanted to overthrow the civilian democratically elected and globally recognised leadership, what is there to complain?

We didn't declare war or attack Benin for no reason but came to ensure stability down there.

DomPerignon:
In terms of deploying military and security officers, the President is not compelled due to security concerns to inform anyone before doing so.

As C-n-C, the entire military is under the President .

There are no joint command structure between the President and National Assembly.

The only time the President requires NASS approval is in declaring war on a foreign nation.

What transpired in Benin wasn't an act of war but a special military operation on the behest of a neighboring nation.

If Benin's legitimate and globally recognised govt is not complaining and have since sent their gratitude for our help in putting down an insurrection and mutiny within their army that wanted to overthrow the civilian democratically elected and globally recognised leadership, what is there to complain?

We didn't declare war or attack Benin for no reason but came to ensure stability down there.

I ask again, Can you cite the sections of the Nigerian Constitution that support this claim

Ofunaofu:
How exactly was the invitation communicated?

Even if Nigeria received an invitation to participate, does the constitution permit the President to unilaterally deploy air assets and military personnel to another country without National Assembly authorization? That is the core issue, not the vague explanations being offered by Bayo Onanuga

The National Assembly must thoroughly investigate whether this action, along with others, constitutes a breach of constitutional obligations. If the President is found to have violated the Constitution, the impeachment process should commence without delay.

This is not a banana republic;
this is a nation governed by law, and no one is above it

So, this is what you would have advised Obi to do if he were president? No wonder, like Obi, like Obidients. You don't even seem to know the implications of what would have happened had Tinubu not acted on time. You think Tinubu is like Yes Daddy that will not be able to take an urgent and proactive decision that will destabilize West Africa further and put pressure on Nigerias resources? Did you know how much the Liberian War affected Nigeria? These are some of the reasons we know that Obi and his supporters are not competent enough for presidency. See why it's not good to have a 3rd class philosophy graduate as your candidate. It's affects your brilliance. Obi and Obidients is a case of the blind leading the blind.

Ofunaofu:
I ask again, Can you cite the sections of the Nigerian Constitution that support this claim

The fact that there is no constitutional requirement that provides a place in security briefings for legislators with Service Chiefs is enough reason why the President can deploy the military at solely his discretion and without need to brief and get approval from NASS.

Tinubu don get absolute power 😂 democracy in the mud

Ofunaofu:
How exactly was the invitation communicated?

Even if Nigeria received an invitation to participate, does the constitution permit the President to unilaterally deploy air assets and military personnel to another country without National Assembly authorization? That is the core issue, not the vague explanations being offered by Bayo Onanuga

The National Assembly must thoroughly investigate whether this action, along with others, constitutes a breach of constitutional obligations. If the President is found to have violated the Constitution, the impeachment process should commence without delay.

This is not a banana republic;
this is a nation governed by law, and no one is above it

The President has asked the assembly for permission, and it has been granted.

Jagaban did the right thing and should be applauded

Ofunaofu:
How exactly was the invitation communicated?

Even if Nigeria received an invitation to participate, does the constitution permit the President to unilaterally deploy air assets and military personnel to another country without National Assembly authorization? That is the core issue, not the vague explanations being offered by Bayo Onanuga

The National Assembly must thoroughly investigate whether this action, along with others, constitutes a breach of constitutional obligations. If the President is found to have violated the Constitution, the impeachment process should commence without delay.

This is not a banana republic;
this is a nation governed by law, and no one is above it

With that rubber stamp that we have at the national assembly, nothing will sup.

Ofunaofu:
How exactly was the invitation communicated?

Even if Nigeria received an invitation to participate, does the constitution permit the President to unilaterally deploy air assets and military personnel to another country without National Assembly authorization? That is the core issue, not the vague explanations being offered by Bayo Onanuga

The National Assembly must thoroughly

Why can't you go to court instead of this useless investigate whether this action, along with others, constitutes a breach of constitutional obligations. If the President is found to have violated the Constitution, the impeachment process should commence without delay.

This is not a banana republic;
this is a nation governed by law, and no one is above it

Why can't you go to court instead of this valueless, useless ranting. Police don dey recruit O ,jobless man.

DomPerignon:
In terms of deploying military and security officers, the President is not compelled due to security concerns to inform anyone before doing so.

As C-n-C, the entire military is under the President .

There are no joint command structure between the President and National Assembly.

The only time the President requires NASS approval is in declaring war on a foreign nation.

What transpired in Benin wasn't an act of war but a special military operation on the behest of a neighboring nation.

If Benin's legitimate and globally recognised govt is not complaining and have since sent their gratitude for our help in putting down an insurrection and mutiny within their army that wanted to overthrow the civilian democratically elected and globally recognised leadership, what is there to complain?

We didn't declare war or attack Benin for no reason but came to ensure stability down there.

😂 But y'all folks were whining when Trump wants to send troops to Nigeria for "peace keeping" mission... Funny

Ofunaofu:
How exactly was the invitation communicated?

Even if Nigeria received an invitation to participate, does the constitution permit the President to unilaterally deploy air assets and military personnel to another country without National Assembly authorization? That is the core issue, not the vague explanations being offered by Bayo Onanuga

The National Assembly must thoroughly investigate whether this action, along with others, constitutes a breach of constitutional obligations. If the President is found to have violated the Constitution, the impeachment process should commence without delay.

This is not a banana republic;
this is a nation governed by law, and no one is above it

Abeg rest

What is the wrong that was done here that u guys are so agitated
Are u from Benin

Offpoint1:
😂 But y'all folks were whining when Trump wants to send troops to Nigeria for "peace keeping" mission... Funny

Just as you were clapping for Trumps invasion
So why the double standard now

You don't really need all these explanation. The people you are explaining to are not interested in understanding, you can't wake people who are pretending to sleep.
What you need is to explain and showcase better workings of the FG, not all these unnecessary Japp Stam and Maldini for people that don't rate you.

allthingsgood:
Just as you were clapping for Trumps invasion
So why the double standard now

Trump own na "invasion" and una own na "Peace keeping".. I love as we dey fxol ourselves.


I love it