The National Assembly has just 48 hours, expiring today, to ratify or reject the President’s emergency declaration. However, in a move that’s raising eyebrows, the President has already sworn in a Sole Administrator, bypassing the National Assembly’s approval.
The Numbers Don’t Add Up
To secure a two-thirds majority, the President needs 72 Senators and 240 Representatives. But with the current composition of the National Assembly, even if all APC Senators and Representatives vote in support, the President still falls short of the required numbers.
A Despot in the Making?
Critics are questioning whether the President, a longtime advocate of constitutional rule, is now abandoning his principles to become a despot. Others wonder if he’s willing to risk his own legacy to help Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike regain his influence.
The President’s actions are sparking concerns about the erosion of constitutional norms and the potential for authoritarianism.
As the clock ticks down, all eyes are on the National Assembly to see how they’ll respond to the President’s emergency declaration. Will they ratify or reject it? Only time will tell.
