Interim Government Plot: Six Things We Know So Far

Following the keenly contested general elections that many, there are concerns that some “misguided political actors” are planning to bring an Interim Government to power. 

The Last time Nigeria had an Interim Government in power was about 30 years ago.

Following the keenly contested general elections that many, there are concerns that some “misguided political actors” are planning to bring an Interim Government to power. 

Spokesman for the Department of State Services (DSS), Peter Afunanya, confirmed the plot on Wednesday.

Here are six things we know so far from the communique and other things we know from history.

1. Some key players identified

The Service in its broadcast stated that it has  identified some key players in the plot for this proposed Interim Government in Nigeria. Most of the planners are politicians and they have had several meetings to this effect.

2. Various options weighed

According to the DSS those plotting to bring the Interim Govt are weighing various option by which their goal can be achieved and they include: sponsoring of endless violent mass protests in major cities as 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.

3. Stakeholders must be watchful

As the plot thickens, stakeholders, notably judicial authorities, the media and the Civil Society have been urged to be watchful and cautious to avoid being used as instruments to subvert peace and stability of the country.

4. Monitoring is ongoing

While the service strongly warns those planning the Interim Government move to retract from their devious schemes and orchestrations, the DSS says it is monitoring developments closely, and will not hesitate to take decisive and necessary legal steps against these misguided elements to frustrate their intentions which is to thwart democracy in the country.

The DSS says it supports the President and Commander-in-Chief in his avowed commitment to a hitch-free handover and will assiduously work in this direction.