The Governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) have made a case for the immediate arrest and prosecution of politicians that are believed to be behind the plot for an interim government.
Deploring the clamour for an interim government to take over from President Muhammadu Buhari on May 29 despite the emergence of a president-elect, the APC governors under the aegis of Progressive Governors Forum (PGF) implored Nigerians to remain vigilant and resist any undemocratic conduct that is capable of undermining Nigeria’s democracy.
In a statement signed by the chairman of the PGF and Kebbi State governor, Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, the APC governors applauded the Department of Security Services (DSS) for exposing the plot, saying the secret police must arrest and prosecute masterminds of the plot.
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The statement made available to Africa Today News, New York read: ‘The Progressive Governors Forum note the press statement issued by the Department of Security Service on the unfortunate, condemnable and treasonable conduct of some undemocratic elements who are agitating for an interim government.
‘We condemn such agitation. It is commendable, however, that the Department of State Services exposed the plot, and we call upon them to arrest and prosecute anyone involved.
‘It is ironic that after the presidential, National Assembly, gubernatorial and state Assembly elections in which all the major parties recorded varying successes and disappointments in different constituencies, and with our country being appreciated around the globe, some self-serving individuals are unfortunately seeking to sabotage our democratic progress.
‘After a democratic contest, parties are free to exercise the legal right of going to court. Indeed, it was widely reported that the PDP and LP had chosen to go to the Presidential Election Tribunal to challenge the outcome of the presidential election, which was won by Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu of APC. Furthermore, in all the 36 states of the Federation, tribunals have also been established to provide opportunity to those who participated in the various elections but otherwise feeling dissatisfied, to challenge the results.
‘We urge all Nigerians to remain vigilant and resist any undemocratic conduct that is capable of undermining our democracy. Our country has done well in promoting democracy both in Nigeria and elsewhere in the African continent, and it is sad that some unpatriotic elements are nursing the evil plot for interim government, which will amount to subverting our national democratic progress.’
The governors of the governing party hailed President Muhammadu Buhari for his commitment to the transition programme as well as the support of all security agencies.