Under Section 29 of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, a citizen of full age may formally renounce Nigerian citizenship. Under which of the following circumstances is the President constitutionally empowered to withhold the registration of such a renunciation declaration?
- When the declaration is made during any war in which Nigeria is physically engagedAnswer
- BWhen the declarant was granted citizenship by birth rather than by registration or naturalization
- CWhen the declarant has failed to satisfy a minimum continuous residence requirement of fifteen years in Nigeria
- DWhen the declarant holds dual citizenship acquired automatically at birth in a foreign nation
Answer
The President may withhold the registration of a declaration of renunciation if the declaration is made during any war in which Nigeria is physically engaged.
Under Section 29(3)(a) of the 1999 Constitution of Nigeria, the President is empowered to withhold the registration of a renunciation declaration if it is made during any war in which Nigeria is physically engaged, or if registration is considered contrary to public policy.
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Key Concept
Renunciation of Nigerian Citizenship and Executive Discretion