Sometime last week, someone, somewhere, decided to bring back our dear and beloved President to his fatherland in circumstances that have triggered further debate as to our ability to manage our affairs as ordered by the extant Constitution.

An automobile company, Chery Motors Nigeria Ltd, has dragged the Delta State government before a Delta State High Court, for allegedly failing to pay N90million for the 49 cars supplied to it (Delta) for the Delta State Integrated Development Agency scheme in 2008. Meanwhile, hearing in the matter will continue on Monday.

According to Cross, Bell and Engle [1987], “interpretation is the process by which the courts determine the meaning of a statutory provision for the purpose of applying it to the situation before it.” It follows that in interpreting any section of the Constitution, the court and I dare say National Assembly would usually seek to discover the intention of the legislature or Constitution maker.

It started as a round table discussion last Monday but it soon became a peaceful protest with many of those present brandishing placards and singing solidarity songs to express their grievances and press home their demand.

The reading habit of Nigerians came under scrutiny as most of them don’t read to acquire knowledge but only to pass examinations.