The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has said the judgement of Supreme Court over Electoral Act is commendable.
NPO had earlier reported the dismissal of suit by President Muhammadu Buhari seeking to void the provision of section 84 (12) of the Electoral Amendment Act 2022 by the Supreme Court on Friday
The Supreme Court said the President lacked the power to direct the National Assembly to amend or enact an act, adding that it violated the principle of separation of power.
Reacting to the judgement,Atiku said the rulling is commendable.
His tweet, “The ruling of the Supreme Court on Section 84 (12) is commendable.
“It affirms my position of the independence of the judiciary and the other arms of government, namely the legislature and the executive, which is the bedrock for the development of any nation.
“Under no circumstance must one arm lord over another arm of government. -AA”