In the academic and legal world, he is indefatigably a reputable icon. Over the years, he tutored over 60 Senior Advocates of Nigeria and that made him a force to reckon with. Prof Akin Oyebode, a professor of international law does not mince words when it comes to dissecting issues. In this exclusive interview with Femi Ayodele of Naij.com, the legal luminary talked about what should be the priorities of the Buhari-led administration in the next one year; how he can turn Nigeria to the true giant of Africa, among other sundry national issues. Recently, President Mohammadu Buhari marked 100 days in office. What is your assessment of his performance in the last four months? There is nothing really heart-shaking President Buhari has done because it’s just a couple of days he sworn-in his key kitchen cabinet members. But I think his personal has impacted on his goings-on. His anti-corruption stance has impacted on the consciousness of quite a number of Nigerians. He is still revering for a take-off if you ask me. Until we see the key members of his cabinet, we will be able to put a finger on his mindset. He can’t do it alone. A president is as good as the men and women surrounding him. We don’t know who the ministers are. He promised to elect them in September and we can leave by rumors or hearsay. Nigerians are all ears and they have postponed their verdict on PMB until they see the whole team he will use to actualise his promises he made to Nigerians. ”Buhari can’t do it alone. A president is as good as the men and women surrounding him” Don’t forget, this is the first time in the political history of the country that a sitting government will be defeated. The Ghanaians have had it thrice. They have demonstrated greater political panache than Nigeria. Nigerians might be late in coming but they have effected change of a government peacefully and four months after, you now ask me to pass a judgement? I think he is still preparing the ingredients of the soup. It is after the soup is done that we will judge if he is a good chef or not. It’s been four months since the president assumed office but he is yet to appoint his ministers. Do you feel this is ideal? Does the constitution support his action? It is clear the constitution says he has to appoint ministers to help him actualise his policies. Not only that, there should be regular meetings with the ministers. Since the ministers are not appointed, Buhari has not carried out the letters of the constitution. Although you can say his spirit is in tune with the law. When talking about meeting, I’m not saying we should go back to Wednesday meetings for contract awarding like we had during Jonathan’s administration. Life is more than contacts. There should be agenda setting; accentuating the game plan and elaborating the strategies and tactics of effectuating the agenda of his administration. To bring together the savvy and knowledge of the men and women he would engage as minsters. He must be able to engage very brilliant and competent people who through their inputs he would make well-informed decisions coupled with the impact of other decision makers. Governance is not a one-man’s band however brilliant or smart.