Oluwaseun D. Akintunde

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LEGAL PRACTITIONER || COMPLIANCE || COPYWRITER || UI COPY || INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAW || COYG ||.
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Love to Learn.

[Oluwaseun D. Akintunde @borexdane]

@Dearme2_ God is good

[Nigeria Stories @NigeriaStories]

BREAKING NEWS: The Nigerian Supreme Court has sanctioned the merger of Unity Bank and Providus Bank, paving the way for the conclusion of one of the biggest consolidations in the Nigerian banking industry.

[Ben Meer @SystemSunday]

This mindset shift will transform your life:

Everyone you encounter is fighting a battle you know nothing about.

[Oluwaseun D. Akintunde @borexdane]

@plentyodds @Gunners__Hub Apologies. "Ridiculous" was the word intended.

[Oluwaseun D. Akintunde @borexdane]

@ft_canaanland 😎 7 is perfection. Ah! 🔥

[Oluwaseun D. Akintunde @borexdane]

@BsoBlissFuL @JoelOsteen There is that unmeritorious favour available. "Grace" is a thing. Works perfectly when you feel you don't deserve it but you dare to count on it.

[Oluwaseun D. Akintunde @borexdane]

@BsoBlissFuL @JoelOsteen God hasn't given up on you yet. Dare to hope. Dare to believe. Even when you feel like you've done a lot of wickedness. Ezekiel 33:11 records the words "As I live, says the Lord God, I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked, but that the wicked turn from his ways and live.

[Oluwaseun D. Akintunde @borexdane]

@LunubetSports @AwalMoHudu Children

[Oluwaseun D. Akintunde @borexdane]

@koinoniaeni I think it's officially a year that I've been coming back to this blessing on (almost every) Wednesday since it was posted.
Why should I be sceptical when blessing continues?
Gist is... (among other things) I was used to an empty account balance, like norm! Not anymore.
God is!

[Oluwaseun D. Akintunde @borexdane]

@koinoniaeni The number of times I have gotten to come back to this... I will come and testify soon and I will share how it went 😁

[Joel Osteen @JoelOsteen]

God sees what you’re going through. He knows what wasn’t fair: the lonely nights, the pain, the heartache. The Scripture says, “He’s collected all of your tears.” He’s been right there with you. He’s not going to leave you brokenhearted.

[Leading Report @LeadingReport]

BREAKING: World’s highest IQ record holder, YoungHoon Kim, has announced that he believes Jesus Christ is God, the way and the truth and the life.

[Oluwaseun D. Akintunde @borexdane]

@KyleMagnier @dickiebush Hmmmm 🤔

[Oluwaseun D. Akintunde @borexdane]

@GloryOguntade @AskMichaelTaiwo 💯

[Leke Alder @LekeAlder]

There are life-making words. There are death-generating words. Be careful what words you expose yourself to. That's the advice of the man whose name is WORD.

[AFAM OSIGWE @afamosigwe]

These provisions provide that a state of emergency declared by the President does not assume automatic validity. It requires legislative ratification within a defined timeframe to remain in effect. The NBA, therefore, emphasizes that unless the National Assembly duly approves the proclamation, the declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State remains constitutionally inchoate and ineffective.

In light of the foregoing, the Nigerian Bar Association:
•Affirms that the President does not have the constitutional power to remove an elected governor under a state of emergency. Any such action is an unconstitutional encroachment on democratic governance and the autonomy of state governments.
•Calls on the National Assembly to reject any unconstitutional attempt to ratify the removal of the Rivers State Governor and other elected officials. The approval of a state of emergency must be based on strict constitutional grounds, not political expediency.
•Warns that suspending elected officials under emergency rule sets a dangerous precedent that undermines democracy and could be misused to unseat elected governments in the future.
•Demands that all actions taken in Rivers State strictly conform to constitutional provisions and Nigeria’s democratic norms.
•Encourages all stakeholders, including the judiciary, civil society, and the international community, to closely monitor the situation in Rivers State to prevent unconstitutional governance and abuse of power.

The NBA remains committed to upholding the Constitution, defending democratic governance, and ensuring that the rule of law prevails in Nigeria. A state of emergency is an extraordinary measure that must be invoked strictly within constitutional limits. The removal of elected officials under the pretext of emergency rule is unconstitutional and unacceptable.

We call on all relevant authorities to act in accordance with the law and the best interest of the country. Nigeria’s democracy must be protected at all costs, and the Constitution must be upheld as the supreme legal authority in all circumstances.

Mazi Afam Osigwe, SAN
President, Nigerian Bar Association

[AFAM OSIGWE @afamosigwe]

“STATE OF EMERGENCY IN RIVERS: “SUSPENSION” OR OTHERWISE SUMMARY REMOVAL OF A DEMOCRATICALLY ELECTED GOVERNOR AND OTHER ELECTED OFFICIALS IS UNCONSTITUTIONAL”

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) @NigBarAssoc has taken due notice of the declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, as contained in his address to the nation today, 18th March 2025. This declaration according to the President is due to the prevailing political tension in the state and due to the “vandalization of pipelines between yesterday and today:” This development has far-reaching constitutional and democratic implications, particularly in light of the provisions of Section 305 of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended), which governs the procedure for the proclamation of a state of emergency and which the President purported to have relied upon.

Section 305 of the Constitution indeed vests the President with the power to declare a state of emergency, the Section stipulates strict conditions and procedural safeguards that must be followed to ensure that such extraordinary measures do not infringe on democratic governance and fundamental human rights.

The NBA is gravely concerned about the purported suspension by the President of the Governor of Rivers State, the Deputy Governor, and the Members of the Rivers State House of Assembly for six months.
The 1999 Constitution does not grant the President the power to remove an elected governor, deputy governor, or members of a state’s legislature under the guise of a state of emergency. Rather, the Constitution provides clear procedures for the removal of a governor and deputy governor as per Section 188. Similarly, the removal of members of the House of Assembly and dissolution of parliament is governed by constitutional provisions and electoral laws, none of which appear to have been adhered to in the present circumstances.

A declaration of emergency does not automatically dissolve or suspend elected state governments. The Constitution does not empower the President to unilaterally remove or replace elected officials—such actions amount to an unconstitutional usurpation of power and a fundamental breach of Nigeria’s federal structure.

The NBA firmly asserts that the situation in Rivers State, though politically tense, does not meet the constitutional threshold for the removal of elected officials.
For a state of emergency to be declared, Section 305(3) of the Constitution outlines specific conditions, including:
1.War or external aggression against Nigeria.
2.Imminent danger of invasion or war
3.A breakdown of public order and safety to such an extent that ordinary legal measures are insufficient.
4.A clear danger to Nigeria’s existence.
5.Occurrence of any disaster or natural calamity affecting a state or a part of it.
6.Such other public danger that constitutes a threat to the Federation.
The NBA questions whether the political crisis in Rivers State has reached the level of a complete breakdown of law and order warranting the removal of the Governor and his administration. Political disagreements, legislative conflicts, or executive-legislative tensions do not constitute a justification for emergency rule. Such conflicts should be resolved through legal and constitutional mechanisms, including the judiciary, rather than executive fiat.

The purported removal of Governor Fubara, his deputy, and members of the Rivers State House of Assembly is therefore unconstitutional, unlawful, and a dangerous affront to our nation’s democracy.
Furthermore, subsection (2) of Section 305 provides that:
“A Proclamation issued by the President under this section shall cease to have effect—
(a) if it is not approved by a resolution of the National Assembly within two days when the National Assembly is in session; or
(b) if the National Assembly is not in session, within ten days after it reconvenes.”

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[Oluwaseun D. Akintunde @borexdane]

Spot on. Emotions here and there but the law is trite. If the narrative is as stated, Mens Rea (the intention - guilty mind) and Actus Reus (the "guilty" act) are obvious. The deceased died, The death was caused by act, The act was intentional. Self Defense? Threat was eliminated

[Ori David (Mr. Company Law) @OriDavid17]

Yes, you are guilty of murder if the facts are strictly as you have presented it. There is no need to be sentimental and emotional about subject matters that reveal the paucity of one’s knowledge. Self-defence is not a legally endorsed avenue to kill the assailant.

[Ori David (Mr. Company Law) @OriDavid17]

Yes, you are guilty of murder if the facts are strictly as you have presented it. There is no need to be sentimental and emotional about subject matters that reveal the paucity of one’s knowledge. Self-defence is not a legally endorsed avenue to kill the assailant.

[Oluwaseun D. Akintunde @borexdane]

Never visit the police without your lawyer. I repeat! Never! (even when it sounds subtle), Don't think it!
What could go wrong? (this lady is still here for the "manslaughter" she doesn't even know about).
And yes, they can keep you for a while.
"Investigation" is the tag.

[Joel Osteen @JoelOsteen]

You did your best, but you’ve had setbacks, delays, people didn’t support you. Now you’ve accepted that it’s not meant to be. But it’s not what you think. God has some surprises coming, where suddenly things come back to life.