Political scientist Kabiru Mato of the University of Abuja says Minister Dora Akunyili should step down if she's convinced that the long absence of President Yar'Adua is unconstitutional.
Nigerian Information Minister Dora Akunyili has reportedly said that the absence of ailing President Umaru Yar'Adua was hurting the country.
News agencies have obtained a copy of a memo that Akunyili circulated to other cabinet members at a meeting Wednesday. The memo urged the cabinet to consider asking the president to hand over power until he can return from his medical treatment in Saudi Arabia. More on VOA
