- Legal experts in Nigeria have provided differing perspectives on the constitutionality of appointing Hannatu Musawa, a serving youth corps member, as minister by President Tinubu.
- Some lawyers argue that the appointment aligns with the Nigerian Constitution and doesn’t violate the NYSC Act, while others, including Falana, disagreed
- The debate arose after the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) confirmed Musawa’s status as a corps member
FCT, Abuja – Senior lawyers in Nigeria have weighed in on the constitutionality of the appointment of Hannatu Musawa, a serving corps member, as minister of arts, culture and creative economy by President Bola Tinubu.
While some lawyers said the Nigerian Constitution supports her appointment, others disagreed.