Ex-Lawmaker Defends Tinubu's Troop Deployment to Benin Republic
Former federal lawmaker and political scholar Moje Alabi defended the decision to deploy Nigerian military assets to Benin Republic, stating that it falls within the provisions of the 1999 Constitution. Alabi argued that urgent security situations permit leaders like Tinubu to take swift military action without the need for legislative consultation.
This comes amid questions about the government's response speed to international security issues compared to Benin Republic's rapid intervention.
Plus234Feed summary based on reporting from NaijaNews. Read the original report below.
Read full article
Continue on NaijaNews
Get the week in one email
Top stories, NPFL results, the naira — every Friday morning. Free, one email a week.
Related Stories
Ex-Lawmaker Defends Tinubu's Military Deployment to Benin Republic Amid Rising West African Coups
Tinubu Seeks Senate Approval for Troop Deployment to Foil Benin Coup Attempt
Nigeria Senate Approves Troop Deployment to Benin Republic for Security Reasons
Nigerian Senate Approves Troop Deployment to Benin Republic After Coup Attempt
Nigerian Senate Approves Deployment of Troops to Benin Republic for Peace Support
Tinubu Confirms Nigerian Military Operation in Benin Republic to Thwart Coup Plot
Get Plus234Feed on messaging apps
Same headlines, delivered where you already scroll.
