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NASS has the powers to replace the 1999 Constitution (1)

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THE Deputy Senate President, Ovie Omo-Agege, was recently reported to have stated that the National Assembly has no power to replace the 1999 Constitution and that those calling for its overhaul should channel their demands for a new constitution towards constitutional amendment. Expectedly, this generated responses from stakeholders, particularly those who have strongly advocated for a repeal of the 1999 Constitution. Therefore, I intend to look into the legal framework in Nigeria and whether the National Assembly is truly helpless in the process of enacting a new Constitution for Nigeria.

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The National Assembly has powers to replace the 1999 Constitution

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The National Assembly has powers to replace the 1999 Constitution
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By Aare Afe Babalola, SAN,CON,OFR
The Deputy Senate President, Ovie Omo Agege, was recently reported to have stated that the National Assembly has no power to replace the 1999 Constitution and that those calling for its overhaul should channel their demands for a new constitution towards constitutional amendment.
Expectedly, this generated responses from stakeholders, particularly those who have strongly advocated for a repeal of the 1999 Constitution. Therefore, I intend to look into the legal framework in Nigeria and whether the National Assembly is truly helpless in the process of enacting a new Constitution for Nigeria. ....

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