Sam Amadi, the Director of the Abuja School of Social and Political Thoughts, has issued a clarification regarding the legal status of President-elect Bola Tinubu.
In a recent statement, Amadi clarified that while Tinubu is indeed the President-elect, he has not yet been officially inaugurated as President.
Amadi’s clarification comes after his earlier statement, in which he claimed that the President-elect is not an official position. News About Nigeria reports.
This statement sparked mixed interpretations, particularly in light of Governor Nyesom Wike’s declaration of May 3rd as a public holiday for the people to receive Tinubu, who was invited by the governor.
In his recent statement, Amadi emphasized that there is still a legal process that must be followed even after a candidate is declared President-elect by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Amadi noted that Tinubu has a serious case in the tribunal that could go either way and that the tribunal can stop the inauguration before May 29th.
Amadi’s clarification is important in understanding the legal status of a President-elect, particularly in the context of Nigeria’s democratic process. It highlights the fact that a declaration by INEC does not automatically constitute a new government and that the judiciary has the power to reverse a declaration if it is legally challenged.
Amadi’s warning about corruption in a language is also noteworthy. It is important to use accurate language when discussing matters of statecraft, as language can influence public perception and understanding of key issues.
Sam Amadi’s clarification regarding the legal status of President-elect Bola Tinubu is a reminder that even after a candidate is declared President-elect, there is still a legal process that must be followed. The judiciary has the power to overturn a declaration if it is legally challenged, and it is important to use accurate language when discussing matters of statecraft.
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