The president of Nigeria, Umaru Yar’Adua, has returned home after three months of medical treatment in Saudi Arabia, but the government has not issued a statement about his health. His arrival and the lack of information are “raising fresh questions over the leadership of Africa’s most populous nation,” reports Al Jazeera. Goodluck Jonathan, the vice-president has held effective power since January.
Links to other sites: AllAfrica, Al Jazeera, Guardian
Posted by Ellen Wallace on 24 February 2010 at 10:34 | permalink
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Tags: Goodluck Johnson, Health, Nigeria, political control, population, president, Umaru Yar'Adua
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March 10th, 2010 at 12:08 pm
I think that Nigeria as country is not living by constitution, base on fact that constitutionally when a president is not capable or incapacitated. the vice president are meant to look after the affair of the nation.but why is the case of Nigeria different. so i think it is high time we nigerian should learn to dine and wine in line with constitution. we can not be talking about rules of law,when we cannot live by example.
March 25th, 2010 at 9:38 pm
I feel that power should be handed to the vice president. please I want the economy of this country to reach to everybody including the poor & the rich.
April 27th, 2010 at 2:41 pm
Well to me,i think Mr President should resign cause i don’t think he can ever come back to his position again except with prayers. And again, according to Nigeria constitution, If the president is inactive for three months consecutively, he/she should leave the position.
October 28th, 2010 at 12:41 pm
The President of Africa returned home after three months of medical treatment in Saudi Arabia.I Think the power should be handed to the vice president so that they can look after the nation economy and law and order.