A Lagos-based lawyer and rights activist, Mr.
Ebun Adegboruwa, has faulted the decision of the President-elect, General
Muhammadu Buhari (retd) to drop his military title of Major General after May
29 swearing in date, arguing that it is illegal and immoral. He, therefore,
threatened to drag Buhari to court.
In a statement in Lagos, Adegboruwa contended
that it will be unlawful for him to take such decision now, having enjoyed all
benefits attached to that title as a former military officer and head of state.
According to him, “by virtue of Paragraph 1(1)
of the 1st Schedule of the Armed Forces Pensions Act, Major-General Muhammadu
Buhari (retd.) is entitled to, and has indeed been receiving and benefiting
from pension, as an officer who held a regular commission, before his
retirement.
“Major-General Muhammadu Buhari (retd) is the
official and legal status, title, designation and appellation of our
President-elect. He has no choice in the matter, but to continue to carry this
cross for life...
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