Nigerian presidential line of succession

The Nigerian presidential line of succession is the set order of Nigerian government officials who may become or act as president upon the incapacity, death, resignation, or removal from office (by impeachment and subsequent disqualification) of a sitting president or a president-elect.

The line of succession is set out in the Nigerian Constitution and follows the order of the Vice President and Senate President.^[1] In May 2010, the death of President Umaru Musa Yar'Adua triggered the succession order, leading to the appointment of his Vice as President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

Current order

The current presidential line of succession to the office of the president of Nigeria is specified by the 1999 Constitution. The line of presidential succession follows the order of: vice president, president of the Senate and speaker of the House of Representatives. In case of death, permanent disability, or inability of these officials, the National Assembly shall, by law, provide for the manner of selection of the person who is to act as president until a president or vice president shall have qualified.

Contrary to popular belief, the presidential line of succession does not include the chief justice.

Current line of succession

No.	Position	Incumbent
1	Vice President of Nigeria	Kashim Shettima	APC
2	President of the Senate of Nigeria	Godswill Akpabio	APC
3	Speaker of the House of Representatives of Nigeria	Tajudeen Abbas	APC

References

^ "Nigerian Presidential Succession: Who Comes Next?". 14 February 2017. Retrieved 16 March 2017.

[1] "Nigerian Presidential Succession: Who Comes Next?". 14 February 2017. Retrieved 16 March 2017.

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