Lawmakers seek National Assembly sitting over Tinubu’s extended absence
Some lawmakers have asked the Senate and House leadership to reconvene plenary and clarify whether President Bola Tinubu submitted the constitutionally required declaration concerning his vacation. They said the National Assembly must act if no declaration was received within 21 days.
Lawmakers have asked the leadership of the Senate and House of Representatives to reconvene plenary to consider President Bola Tinubu’s extended vacation, Premium Times reported. The lawmakers said the National Assembly leadership should disclose whether Tinubu transmitted the declaration required by the Constitution before proceeding on vacation. They argued that the legislature must take action if no such declaration was received within 21 days.
The report did not state whether the leadership of either chamber had confirmed receiving the declaration. The lawmakers’ request places responsibility on the Senate and House leadership to clarify the constitutional position and determine the National Assembly’s next step. The available report contains no further details on a proposed sitting date, the identities of the lawmakers or any response from the presidency.
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