Why I’m not among lawyers defending Tinubu’s mandate — Keyamo

Minister of State for Labour and Productivity, Festus Keyamo (SAN) has explained why his name is missing on the 50-man list of senior lawyers defending the victory of President-elect, Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

Blueprint had reported that the legal team will be led by former President of the Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, Wole Olanipekun.

In a tweet on Tuesday, Keyamo explained that Nigerian Constitution does not permit a serving minister to take on such roles.

He noted that serving cabinet members can only join the election petition team after the May 29 handover date.