The House of Representatives has condemned the call for Interim Government in Nigeria. This followed a motion of Urgent National Importance, moved by Hon Unyime Idem.
He said that the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, part 1, section 132, allows for change of leadership through the ballots.
He also noted that the constitution allows for the four-year tenure of the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria after each election cycle
Stating that interim government is undemocratic, unconstitutional, and unknown to our laws as a court of competent jurisdiction had in time past so declared.
“Further Notes that on Wednesday, March 29, 2023, the State Security Service issued a warning on some individuals who are allegedly plotting to install an interim Government in Nigeria.
Worried that if the plots are allowed to see the light of day, it will result in anarchy, with a price many generations after us will continue to pay for. Aware Further that the Judiciary is the only institution empowered by law to adjudicate over post-election matters. Saddened that if this development is left unchecked, we might be sliding into irredeemable anarchy”
Members debated on the bill and the House of Representatives therefore
resolved to:
“Condemn in strong terms the call for an interim Government. Mandate the security agencies to be on alert to forestall the possible breakdown of law and order and Warn aggrieved parties to desist from heating the polity and believe in the rule of law while awaiting the outcome of litigation before the court of law”.
Dominica Nwabufo
