Oyo State Governor and Presidential candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM), Seyi Makinde, has called for the removal of mining from the Exclusive Legislative List in Nigeria's constitution. He made this statement during a meeting with north-west stakeholders in Katsina. According to Makinde, this responsibility should be devolved to the states with only oversight at the federal level. This move, he believes, will allow states to manage their resources more effectively.
Makinde also emphasized the need for elected chief executives to hand over to their deputies when proceeding on vacation. He cited Section 145 of the Nigerian Constitution, which provides for the president to transmit a written declaration to the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives when proceeding on vacation or unable to discharge the functions of office. Makinde argued that this provision should also apply to the president, who should transmit power to the vice president when unable to function.
The APM presidential candidate expressed his determination to reset Nigeria's economy, security architecture, and socio-political system. He stated that natural resources alone are not enough to drive the economy and that a comprehensive approach is needed. Makinde also lamented the recent loss of 37 young lives in Niger State, emphasizing the need for a more effective approach to addressing the country's security challenges.
In a related development, Senator Abdulaziz Yari, Director-General of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council, has been leading a high-powered delegation across northern Nigeria to seek the support of influential Islamic leaders for President Bola Tinubu's re-election bid. The delegation has traveled across key states in the North-central, North-west, and North-east geopolitical zones.
Makinde's call for a review of the Exclusive List is part of his campaign promises. He believes that this move will help to address the country's economic and security challenges. The APM presidential candidate also emphasized the need for an issue-based campaign, focusing on the country's socio-political and economic challenges.
The meeting with north-west stakeholders is part of Makinde's efforts to engage with critical stakeholders across the country. He has been meeting with various groups and individuals to garner support for his presidential bid. Makinde's campaign is focused on resetting the country's economy, security architecture, and socio-political system.
Makinde's criticism of vacationing elected executives not handing over to deputies has sparked a national debate. Many have called for a review of the country's leadership succession laws. The issue is expected to continue to generate discussions in the lead-up to the 2027 general elections.
Key points
- Makinde calls for removal of mining from Exclusive List
- Makinde seeks handing over of power to deputies during vacation
- Yari leads APC delegation to northern Nigeria for Tinubu's re-election bid
