However, protests have continued o mount over the executive order, with a cross-section of senior advocates faulting the President’s decision. “Executive order is like instruments to give effect to executive decisions and laws. So any attempt to amend an executive order is nothing but a nullity, and it is to that extent ineffective. “An Executive Order is never meant to contradict the law but to further it and make the law workable.”According to him, any Executive Order that contradicts an existing statute would be invalid. He said, “The Executive Order will, among other things, enhance transparency and operational integrity of the revenue accrued.

Source: Punch February 24, 2026 07:02 UTC