Chief Whip of the Senate, Sen. Orji Uzor Kalu has sent out a warning to Nigerians against making a case for an interim government or a military takeover ahead of the 29th May handover date.
In a post on the verified Facebook page of the former Abia State Governor which was obtained by Africa Today News, New York, Senator Kalu said there was no perfect election in the world, and advised politicians against overheating the polity.
His words: ‘Our democracy has come to stay and we should put more interest in things that would strengthen our democracy rather than disintegrate it. Countries like the United States and India fought several years to keep and sustain their democracies and we should endeavour to imitate their style.’
He went on to add that; ‘Nigerians should understand that it is unlawful and unconstitutional to discuss interim government or call for the military to take over power. It is important we guard our utterances no matter how aggrieved we may be about certain issues.’
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‘I also advise that the President-elect, Asiwaju Ahmed Bola Tinubu should consider forming a government of national unity. Late President Umaru Musa Yardua formed a national unity by accommodating other opposition parties and it worked. It would also be great to consider the Civil Society Organisations when forming the government as they have continued to play a vital role in the unity and progress of the nation.’
Governors elected on the platform of the APC have demanded the immediate arrest and prosecution of those behind the plot for an interim government.
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.