Dr Olisa Agbakoba (SAN), former president of the Nigeria Bar Association (NBA) and a delegate to the just concluded National Conference, in this interaction, explains why postponing next month’s general elections for a transitional government is not tenable. He bares his mind on other burning national issues. Excerpts:
* Olisa Agbakoba
By Dapo Akinrefon
Whatis your take on calls for the postponement of the election and the proposal for a transitional government?
The call for postponement is clearly unconstitutional because the constitution provides for a term of four years. If this proposal is to be accepted, it will require an amendment to the constitution. And if the constitution is amended and Nigerians agree, then we do it. But to the extent that it is not even an issue, only Tunde Bakare had mentioned it, we haven’t heard the politicians speak on it. That is part of what I am saying, they haven’t said anything because they are consumed with power.
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