RIVERS CRISIS: FEMI FALANA, SAN, CONTENDS PRESIDENTIAL DIRECTIVE RE-INSTATEMENT OF CROSS-CARPETING MEMBERS

 RIVERS CRISIS: Barr. Femi Falana, SAN, Contends Presidency Directive To Reinstate Cross-Carpeting Members

Barrister Femi Falana , SAN 

                     

President Bola Tinubu

Femi Falana, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, contends that the presidential reinstatement of the 27 cross-carpeting members in Rivers State is not in line with the constitution. He argues that the seats have been declared vacant by the Speaker and insists that only a court of law can overturn this decision, emphasizing the need for INEC to conduct a by-election to fill the vacant seats.