House Members Urge National Assembly to Decide if Shettima Should Assume Presidential Duties

A group of House of Representatives members, operating as the Save Democracy Group, has asked the National Assembly to reconvene and determine whether Vice President Kashim Shettima should assume presidential functions during President Bola Tinubu’s extended stay abroad. The call follows the expiration of the 21-day period referenced under Section 145 of the Constitution without a written declaration transferring presidential duties. Senate President Godswill Akpabio has maintained that Tinubu remains in office and dismissed claims that he is serving as acting president. Other major developments include warnings over kidnapping, concerns that funding gaps could affect 2027 election logistics, a Nigeria-Italy education-financing initiative, and support for families of miners who died in Niger State.

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