Thursday 16 April 2015

Jonathan Can't Hand Over On May 28 --Femi Falana

Human Rights lawyer,Femi Falanasaid that PresidentGoodluck
Jonathancan't hand over on May 28 and he can't cut short his tenure.

According to reports, Goodluck Jonathan has decided to formally
hand-over to President-elect,Muhammadu Buhariat a dinner in Abuja, a
day earlier than usual.

Falana said GEJ's decision is a deviation from the law due to the
vacuum that would be created if Jonathan hands over before Buhari is
sworn in.

According to Falana,"As far as the law is concerned, President
Jonathan is in charge of the country until May 29. He cannot cut short
his presidency in the name of handing over the day before at a dinner,
as there is no provision for a vacuum,"

"He is the president till the morning of May 29 when Buhari takes the
oath of office. There is no provision for a vacuum of eight or nine
hours, and I am sure the president will be properly advised,"

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