JUST IN: AAC sues Tinubu, NASS over Europe vacation

The African Action Congress (AAC) has sued President Bola Tinubu, the National Assembly, and the Attorney General of the Federation in a Federal High Court in Abuja. The lawsuit alleges that Tinubu violated Section 145(1) of the 1999 Constitution by embarking on a month-long vacation in Europe without notifying the National Assembly.

The suit, filed by Inibehe Effiong of Inibehe Effiong Chambers, seeks a declaration that Tinubu is required to transmit a written declaration to the Senate President and the Speaker of the House of Representatives before going on vacation. The AAC also claims that the National Assembly failed to pass a resolution authorizing the Vice-President to act as President during Tinubu's absence, which is an "unlawful, unconstitutional, and a violation of the mandatory duty imposed on the National Assembly under Section 145(2)."

The lawsuit seeks an order of perpetual injunction restraining Tinubu from future vacations without notifying the required officials. Tinubu has not yet responded to the allegations.