On whether the ministry would suspend the concession of the airports, as resolved by the lawmakers, a senior official at the FMA stated, on Sunday, that the ministry had no power to suspend what was approved by the Federal Executive Council.

The official also argued that the House of Representatives lacked the powers to suspend the exercise, insisting that anyone who was aggrieved should go to court.

“They (lawmakers) can advise the executive but they cannot suspend it. Also, the ministry cannot suspend what was approved by FEC, which is the highest decision-making body of the executive arm of government.”