The Vanguard for Transparent Leadership and Democracy on Thursday faulted the position of the Yoruba group, Afenifere, and others who have criticised President Muhammadu Buhari’s recent decision to re
place Vice President Yemi Osinbajo-led Economic Management Team with Economic Advisory Council that will be reporting directly to him.The group’s position was contained in a statement made available to journalists in Abuja by its National President, Igbini Emmanuel.
He said, “He has therefore not acted unconstitutionally and unusually. When, before now, he chose to delegate most of his constitutional powers to Vice-President Osinbajo, he was not condemned by Afenifere and others. Emmanuel described as illogical the argument that Buhari’s action was calculated to make Osinbajo irrelevant and redundant.
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