Nigerians Are Supreme To Political Party, Group Tells APC

Onitsha-based human rights group, International Society for Civil Liberties and the Rule of Law (Intersociety), has urged All Progressives Congress (APC) to see Nigerians as supreme to the party and allow the National Assembly free hand to operate. In a statement by its Chairman, Board of Directors, Emeka Umeagbalasi; and Head of Campaign and Publicity, Uzochukwu, Oguejiofor-Nwonu, the group stated: “Though the people are the first among equals in the realm of the three sovereignties, but the Constitution is made the prime minister and chief executive officer and can only be removed by election or by a vote of no confidence (constitutional referendum or conference or major amendment)”. The group was reacting to the letter written to the National Assembly leadership by APC spelling out who should occupy which position in the assembly and urged the party to adhere to the Constitution of Nigeria and also allow the legislators their independence. It reminded APC that it was registered like any other political party by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and it should realise that its bylaw is totally submissive to the Constitution of Nigeria and its subsidiary legislations were administratively created by INEC. for more info, follow the below link: