Reps condemn calls for interim government

The House of Representatives on Tuesday, condemned calls for an interim government.

This followed the adoption of a motion of urgent public importance by Rep. Unyime Idem (PDP-Akwa-Ibom) on the floor of the house in Abuja.

In his motion, the lawmaker said the interim government was undemocratic, unconstitutional and unknown to the nation’s laws as a court of competent jurisdiction had in time past, so declared.

According to him, on March 29, the Department of State Service (DSS) issued a warning to some individuals, allegedly plotting to install an interim government after the outcome of the presidential election.

“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,” he said.

Idem said the judiciary remained the only institution empowered by law to adjudicate over post election matters, adding that some politicians had made comments that indicated their grievances over the last elections.

He said that if the development was left unchecked, the country might be sliding into irredeemable anarchy.

The house, however, mandated security agencies to be on alert to forestall possible breakdown of law and order.

The house warned aggrieved parties to desist from heating up the polity and believe in the rule of law, while awaiting the outcome of litigations.

Our correspondent reports that the Deputy Speaker, Rep. Ahmed Wase presided over the plenary.