The Nigerian Constitution accords the federal government absolute authority on land, air and water transportation under items three, 36 and 63 of the exclusive legislative list — a glossary of constitutional authorities that could only be codified by the National Assembly for presidential implementation.
The governor said the directive, which took effect on March 26, was issued after a meeting of the state security council, which includes representatives of the police, military and other federal authorities that fall under the control of the president. Shortly after Mr Wike’s announcement on Wednesday morning, Mr Ganduje imposed similar measures in Kano. Even though Kano has yet to confirm any COVID-19 infection, the governor, nonetheless, banned all transport buses from entering the state, citing the disease.
The governor said the decision “was not taken lightly” but only came after a “thorough consultations with experts,” the governor said, urging citizens to “adjust to the new normal.” Mr Mahmud said Nigeria has had a quarantine statute in place for decades, and governors are refusing to invoke it because they wanted to circumvent its responsibility.
“The approach by the Kaduna governor is the most commendable implementation of the provisions of the Quarantine Act because it was carried out without usurpation of presidential powers,” Mr Mahmud said, adding that all governors should immediately take a cue. Inibehe Effiong, another rights activist and legal expert in Lagos, said the governors should have issued their directives based on the Quarantine Act or pass a new law as it was done in the United Kingdom with the Coronavirus Act of 2020.“Survival of mankind”
Stupid article.
FirezSo akara papers
Stupidity is another name for
Lame newspaper. Which one is governors exercise presidential powers. I believe most of your editors are school dropouts
SamuelOgundipe there is a reason why the power is exercised optionally by a Governor. Do some research man
oluwamatti Whenever the principal is not around .... that’s how teachers used to do gra gra too
What an idiotic and editorial biase.
Hash tag AsoRochHasFallen WhereIsBuhari iDearBuhari
InibeheEffiong That's the meaning of restructuring.
I used to think Samuel Ogundipe was an intelligent lad but he just proved otherwise after reading this cretinous article of his with an asinine headline.
j_andre01 But elrufai govt is one that really pay attention to details. I bet most governors don't even know about the quarantine law
D_Probity01 Told someone this today. The center is so weak that Delta State Governor dey close airspace. 🤣 he doesn’t even have such powers.
j_andre01 Pls my people, read the article before making any comment. It's not blaming anyone just a good journalist work
Dumb journalism......why r we a federation if governors can’t exercise their political powers?
Premium liers
Nigeria is funny sha!
an idiot editor allowed this headline. the case of Buhari will send many of you to early grave
Governors are exercising Presidential Powers in America too ,right? Boris Johnson that is on self Isolation, has it grounded the UK? stupidity no get part two. So couldn't wait for Matthew Page story on this or what? Useless Journalism. 😂🤣🤣🤣
Another angle of stupidity show case...
Outdated!!!
zubichild But it's all good
I guess you are the one issuing directives and releasing funds to NCDC and grant to Lagos. You also ordered the NAF to make their aircrafts available for logistics. Nitwits.
Na the lord’s powers. Useless journalism
Is this Ogundipe?
You will spin it won't you? COVIDIOTS. You know that the N10B provided to Lagos State by the President was done in his absence abi?
Why is he no where to be found, where did he go to and for what purpose, this is no period for travel. Even if he's seek as rumors have it the best is to stay and cordinate the government not abandon it, as we have seen... Just saying
Presidential powers like
Lies
Dem go soon Ban una
If nah to safe life why not.
Every region should gear up for total autonomy. This is to ensure the nation moves forward. For now Nigeria does not have a president.
Absence of law = Chaos
General receiving briefing.
This to a large extent, proves incompetency...other presidents are staying in their countries personally coordinating disbursement of basic necessities. ours is no where to be found, well as for me i prefer my health and safety over his location.
Oga oh!! 🤣🤣
Can the president please stand up. A
He is back on the Frontline 💃💃💃
Most Nigerians live ostentation life,but Buhari can never aligned with that idealogy.
BashirAhmaad where is mbuhari where is ProfOsinbajo I can't imagine Nigerians elected this set of guys. A ti fi eran so le
Cover your face with this headline 😂😂😂 Mumu paper
I love the headline!
Where is Osibanjo sef, the Vice President
Where is buhari?
This is obvious because Abba COS is sick and ProfOsinbajo has gone into hiding from the powers that be. Star boy rubbish, this is the time for the VP to shine but for where? Na Ben Johnson
We need to restructure the system! They’ve been shouting this for years now Covid-19 is helping Nass do their job. Alhamdulillah
This only goes to further prove that 'President Buhari' is a non-existent, fallacious phenomenon created by certain Northern and South-western oligarchs to rip Nigeria off. Now we can appreciate the importance of CoS Abba Kyari, albeit absurd, who was the de facto president.
AshakaSaleh 10min ago. He IS here
Djmikeystar
He's not even in the middle or back line..
Somebody has to fill in the vacuum created by inactive FG, that is why I strongly believe that this nation will be better off if and when we practice true federalism
Governors are actually doing what they are supposed to do.
I don't really understand. I thought Buhari resumed work after fumigation of his office? What are you saying naa? 🙄
He has never being in the front
When PMB said he'll lead from the front, you guys thought he was joking. Now, he is truly leading from the front. Man is Self Isolating himself 1st, make una dey dia dey find am.
Protect the president at all cost, that's a message, big time.
toks171 Please let’s follow this procedure... 1. Everyone must wear a mask outside your house 2. Everyone must be tested 3. Positives should be isolated 4. Healthcare workers isolated 5. More masks - make them 6. More ventilators 7. Convalescent plasma 8. Continue lockdown
Leave all these barboons and monkey wearing agbada, deceiving us, shey now they are looking hospitals now.
This newspaper needs to be scraped ....😂🤣😄😂😁
Wahaha dey ooo
Please, let the governors do the needful for their states. Other presidents address their nations almost on a regular. Nigeria's MIA president is being briefed in isolation. BashirAhmaad where is the MBuhari that promised to lead from the front?
What about the VP?
Governor of Lagos, Sanwo olu is now the president we see.
Funny country BuhariResign
ATLEAST osinbajo should address us😭😭
Country on autorun
But why will a president be missing at this critical times ?
BuhariResign
What a country!
We are heading for dooms day ....
...and that's the right thing to do. Thumbs up to them for rising to the occasion! COVID19
Cc Imamofpeace
Daft Journalism... What is Federalism? In US, Governors and Mayors are at the Frontline while Trump is giving them back-up with funds and National Guard
Go and check the US, the governors are the ones calling the shots Cuz the real action is at the state and local level. The president can only facilitate and give support
Cc Imamofpeace
Correct and it's wrong.
Amazing what is going on...
Papa no dey house no mean say pikin whey dey house no go lock door sleep.
BuhariResign
Governors should take responsibility for their respective states, that's how it should always be
that's the much talked about restructuring
Retweet if you still don't believe
Why not entrust Osinbajo with power to lead the people. Oh I forgot they are power drunk and won't want osinbajo to outshine them lest the buhariresign reign beyond their power or control.
Frontline? Your definition of Frontline... Remember he is not an epidemiologist. Perphaps you meant war Frontline... He is a retired General... 😳😳😳
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BuhariResign
Expected. The vacuum at the presidency must be filled.
Buhari has never been in frontline of anything in nigeria. Except frontline that concerns cattle matters and comparing killings in the country
Who is now the governor of abuja like this. Their own do meet them for that end o.
GCFR... 🙄🙄🙄🙄
What “Presidential powers” exactly?
WhereIsBuhari?
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