Nigeria, July 10 -- The issue was raised by the Justice and Fairness Vanguard (JFV) in a statement issued on Friday in Abuja and signed by its Chairman, Audu Abubakar, and Secretary, Folake Abimbola.

According to the group, Mohammed ought to have retired immediately after reaching the compulsory retirement age but has continued to perform the duties of Corps Marshal despite the absence of any official announcement extending his tenure.

JFV alleged that the Corps Marshal has remained in office without constitutional backing, arguing that the Federal Government has not publicly approved or communicated any extension of his appointment.

The group noted that although the Presidency announced Mohammed's appointment about two years ago, the...