“The law is that the ratification by or on behalf of the principal of the action of an agent may be expressed or implied, and in the case of an agent exceeding his authority ratification may be implied from the mere silence over, or acquiescence in, the action of the agent by the principal.”

Per CHUKWUNWEIKE IDIGBE, JSC in MUTUAL AID SOCIETY LTD V. AKERELE (1965) LCER-374(SC) (P. 10, Paras A – B)