ABUJA – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has told the court that it lacks the authority to order his impeachment, firmly rejecting any legal challenge to his presidency on constitutional grounds.
In a recent filing before the court, Tinubu’s legal team argued that the judiciary has no jurisdiction to compel the National Assembly to initiate impeachment proceedings against the president. The response came in reaction to a case filed by certain parties seeking judicial intervention in what they claim are constitutional violations by the administration.
“The power to impeach a sitting president rests solely with the National Assembly, as outlined in the Nigerian Constitution,” Tinubu’s legal representatives stated. “No court has the authority to interfere in a process that is exclusively within the purview of the legislature.”
The case, which has stirred political debate, revolves around allegations of governance failures and constitutional breaches. However, legal experts argue that impeachment is a political process rather than a judicial one, requiring a two-thirds majority in the legislature to proceed.
Presidency officials have dismissed the lawsuit as a “frivolous attempt to distract the government,” insisting that Tinubu remains committed to fulfilling his mandate. Meanwhile, opposition figures and civil society groups continue to call for greater accountability, with some pushing for legislative scrutiny of the administration’s actions.
As the legal battle unfolds, political analysts suggest that the court’s ruling on the matter could set a precedent for the separation of powers in Nigeria’s democratic system. The case is expected to draw widespread attention as it tests the boundaries between judicial oversight and legislative authority.
