Nigeria: How Buhari's Executive Order Stokes Resentment in Polity

Abuja — President Muhammadu Buhari's proclamation of Executive Order No. 6 of 2018 on the "Preservation of Assets Connected with Serious Corruption and other Related Offences" has generated serious concerns among different categories of stakeholders, including civil society groups, lawyers, lawmakers, politicians and many others.

A few days after the president signed the document, a flurry of scathing criticisms ensued. At both chambers of the National Assembly, members did not hide disapproval of the order, which they believe is a direct usurpation of powers of parliament in a democracy.

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