Melaye Issues 14-Day Ultimatum to National Assembly

Dino Melaye, the Deputy Director-General for Contact and Mobilisation of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential campaign, warned that President Bola Tinubu could move towards a "lifetime presidency" if the National Assembly does not fulfill its constitutional duties. Speaking at a press conference in Abuja, Melaye criticized the 10th National Assembly for being subservient to the executive branch and threatened to mobilize Nigerians for an "Occupy National Assembly" protest if lawmakers do not address his concerns within 14 days.

He emphasized that a lifetime presidency begins when institutions meant to check presidential power fail to do so. Melaye cited the amendment to the Nigeria Police Act in July 2024 as an example of inadequate scrutiny by the National Assembly, questioning the rapid passage of the bill through both chambers in one day.

He called for the National Assembly to respond to his demands to prevent the erosion of parliamentary independence.