“A coalition of civil society organizations, led by the Civil Society Groups of Good Governance (CSGGG), has called for Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Okezie Kalu, to step aside pending investigation into allegations of perjury and false representation. The group claims Kalu may have breached the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Act and Nigerian Law School rules by attending both simultaneously.”

“The controversy surrounds Kalu’s NYSC service year (March 9, 2010 – March 8, 2011) and his attendance at the Nigerian Law School (April 23, 2010 – July 1, 2011). Kalu allegedly swore oaths to both institutions, declaring he wouldn’t engage in employment or NYSC service during his Law School studies”.

“The CSGGG demands clarity from Kalu, NYSC, and the Nigerian Law School, citing potential violations of the 1999 Constitution and the NYSC Act. They urge Kalu to step aside, NYSC to release his service records, and the Law School to confirm his attendance.”

“This isn’t the first time Kalu’s eligibility has been questioned. A former NBA Vice President, John Aikpokpo-Martins, petitioned the Legal Practitioners Disciplinary Committee (LPDC), alleging Kalu’s enrolment was fraudulent.”