Victor Ezeja
The Department of State Security (DSS), on Wednesday, raised the alarm about some entrenched interests it claimed were pushing to foist an interim government on Nigeria and by implication, undermine the civil rule.
The agency made this known in a statement signed by its spokesperson, Peter Afunanya.
Join our WhatsApp ChannelIt said that the plot by the people it described as “misguided political actors” is a “mischievous way to set aside the constitution and undermine civil rule as well as plunge the country into an avoidable crisis,” and warned those behind the alleged plot to desist forthwith or face the wrath of the law.
The secret service during the weekend raised the alarm of alleged attempts by some politicians to engage in acts that incite members of the public into violence over issues relating to the just concluded 2023 general elections.
The agency which said it identified some key players in the plot, to set up an interim government in the country and set aside the constitution, a situation it described as an aberration, also called on the judiciary, the media and the civil society to be wary of such plotters to avoid being used in the execution of the agenda.
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“The illegality is totally unacceptable in a democracy and to the peace-loving Nigerians,” Afunanya stated.
“This is even more so that the machination is taking place after the peaceful conduct of the elections in most parts of the country. The planners, in their many meetings, have weighed various options, which include, among others, sponsoring endless violent mass protests in major cities to warrant a declaration of State of Emergency.
“Another is to obtain frivolous court injunctions to forestall the inauguration of new executive administrations and legislative houses at the Federal and State levels.”
The agency said it supports the quest by President Muhammadu Buhari as the Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces, for a ” to a hitch-free handover and will assiduously work in this direction. It also supports the Presidential Transition Council and such other related bodies in the States.”
The secret service said that it will collaborate with the Presidential Transition Council and sister security and law enforcement agencies to ensure seamless inaugurations come 29th May 2023.
“Consequently, the Service strongly warns those organising to thwart democracy in the country to retract from their devious schemes and orchestrations.
“Stakeholders, notably judicial authorities, media and the Civil Society, are enjoined to be watchful and cautious to avoid being used as instruments to subvert peace and stability of the nation.
“While its monitoring continues, the DSS will not hesitate to take decisive and necessary legal steps against these misguided elements to frustrate their obnoxious intentions,” Afunanya stated.
Victor Ezeja is a passionate journalist with seven years of experience writing on economy, politics and energy. He holds a Master's degree in Mass Communication.
