DIFFERENT PEOPLE, DIFFERENT FORMS OF GOVERNMENT (PART 13)
BY: Chief Mike A. A. Ozekhome, SAN, OFR, FCIArb, Ph.D, LL.D INTRODUCTION Few weeks ago, we discussed Capitalism, a system of government practised in the free world. Capitalism is an economic system based on the private ownership of production and their operation solely …
THE FG SHOULD RELEASE DEBO MAKARONI AND OTHER PROTESTERS IMMEDIATELY
13th February, 2021 BY: Chief Mike A. A. Ozekhome, SAN, OFR, FCIArb, Ph.D, LL.D The arrest, taking away in a Black Maria, and detention of Debo Makaroni and other peaceful protesters at the Lekki tollgate today is patently illegal and totally unconstitutional. …
MOMOH, NKANGA, ABUDA: I AM TIRED OF MOURNING
10th of February, 2021 BY: CHIEF MIKE OZEKHOME, SAN, OFR, FCIArb, LL.M, Ph. D, LL.D INTRODUCTION I received three blows, nay, uppercuts, in just one week. It was one week of sorrow, tears, pains and pangs. I lost three very dear friends …
THE CONSTITUTIONALITY OR OTHERWISE OF GOVERNOR AKEREDOLU’S 7-DAY QUIT ORDER ON HERDSMEN IN ONDO (PART 3)
8th February, 2021 BY: Chief Mike A. A. Ozekhome, SAN, OFR, FCIArb, Ph.D, LL.D INTRODUCTION In the last two weeks, we have discussed Governor Rotimi Akeredolu’s 7 days quit notice to Fulani herders in Ondo State, based on some of the herders …
President Buhari extension of the IGP’s tenure is patently unconstitutional and illegal
February 5, 2021 BY: CHIEF MIKE A. A. OZEKHOME, SAN, OFR, FCIArb., Ph.D, LL.D The just announced extension of the tenure and reappointment of the Lafia, Nassarawa State-born retired 20th Inspector General of Police, Mr Mohammed Abubakar Adamu is patently and outrightly unconstitutional, …
OZEKHOME KICKS AGAINST EXTENSION OF IGP’S TENURE
By admin -February 4, 2021 A Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) High Chief Mike Ozekhome has strongly opposed the tenure extension of the Inspector General of Police (IGP) Mohammed Adamu announced on Thursday by the Presidency. The Senior Advocate who was a guest on …
How American Strong Institutions Trumped Trump, a Strongman (Part 1)
February 2, 2021 12:52 BY: CHIEF MIKE A. A. OZEKHOME, SAN, OFR, FCIArb., Ph.D, LL.D Democracy is a universal concept. Its practice differs from one place to another, as regards acquisition of power and institutional arrangements. Hence, one can talk of “American democracy”, …
THE GLORIOUS PASSAGE OF DEACONESSURHOBOFERERE EDAMATIE–IKUKU
BY: CHIEF MIKE A. A. OZEKHOME, SAN, OFR, FCIArb., Ph.D, LL.D She was not just old. She was actually a Centenarian, having been born in early 1912. She died on Monday, 21st of December, 2020. That means she lived for a whopping 108 …
WHEN SERVICE CHIEFS’ APPOINTMENT REMAINS INCHOATE
BY: CHIEF MIKE A. A. OZEKHOME, SAN, OFR, FCIArb., Ph.D, LL.D INTRODUCTION On 26th January, 2021, President Muhammadu Buhari finally listened to the cries and yearnings of most Nigerians and kicked out the non-performing Service Chiefs. Never mind Femi Adesina (the President’s …
Congratulating Buratai, Others For ‘Overwhelming Achievements’ Is Insult To Nigerians, Ozekhome Knocks Buhari
Ozekhome noted that it was wrong for the President to congratulate them and describe their achievements as “overwhelming” when the country was still at the mercy of bandits, kidnappers and the Boko Haram terrorists. Aconstitutional lawyer, Chief Mike Ozekhome, has described the …