Governors on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) have demanded the arrest of persons promoting the idea of an Interim National stional Government (ING).
The governors said the development was both treasonable and retrogressive, principally designed to truncate Nigeria’s democracy.
They charged the Department of State Services (DSS) to initiate the arrest and prosecution of those sponsoring such agitations, because the elements were working to stop the swearing in of the President-elect, Bola Tinubu on May 29.
The Chairman of the Progressive Governors’ Forum (PGF) and Governor of Kebbi state, Atiku Bagudu, made the call in a statement released on Friday.
He said, “The Progressive Governors’ Forum notes the press statement issued by the Department of State Services DSS on the unfortunate, condemnable and treasonable conduct of some undemocratic elements who are agitating for an interim government.
“We condemn such agitations. It is commendable, however, that the Department of State Services exposed the plot, and we call upon them to arrest and prosecute anyone involved.”
The governors called on Nigerians to remain vigilant and resist any undemocratic conduct that was capable of undermining Nigeria’s democracy.
He said that Nigeria had done well in promoting democracy both internally and elsewhere in Africa.
He added, “It is sad that some unpatriotic elements are nursing the evil plot for the interim government, which will amount to subverting our national democratic progress.
“It is commendable, however, that the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Mr Boss Mustapha, who is also the Chairman of the Presidential Transitional Council issued a statement restating the Federal Government’s commitment towards a successful inauguration of a new President on May 29th, 2023.
“Equally, we appreciate the commitment of President Muhammadu Buhari to the transition as well as the support of all security agencies.“
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