There is fear among the leadership of the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC) following the findings by the Supreme Court that the Chairmanship of the
Seven Justices of the Apex Court had held that Buni’s position as an incumbent executive governor and also as executive Chairman of APC at the same time contradicts and violates the constitution of Nigeria and that of the party.
Jegede and PDP contended that by the provision of Section 183 of the 1999 Constitution and Article 17 of the APC constitution, Buni acted unlawfully by being the Yobe Governor and also serving as APC’s Chairman at the same time. Other three Justices held contrary decisions stating that since APC’s name was on the court process and its letter paper used in conveying the incompetent nomination, Akeredolu ought and should be removed from office.
“I do not agree with the majority judgment, “she said, noting that the APC, by Article 17 of its constitution has provided for how its affairs should be managed and what offices its membership occupies at a time.
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