Che -Guevara Posted January 13, 2010 Nigeria deputy 'has power' in Yar'Adua absence Nigerian Vice-President Goodluck Jonathan can perform all presidential duties while the country's ailing leader is away, a judge has ruled. But he would need a formal transfer of power to become official head of state, according to the Federal Court ruling. It is the first of four cases aiming to clarify who rules while President Umaru Yar'Adua is away. He has been in a Saudi Arabia hospital since November. bbc Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites