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TURAKI VANGUARD WORLD WIDE
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PRESS RELEASE ON
THE FUTURE
OF NIGERIA AND THE SPECTER OF CONSTITUTIONAL ANARCHY- OUR POSITION.
Having painstakingly analysed the political saga in Ekiti, Anambra and
Plateau states and all the undemocratic maneuvers in these states and
about seven other states so far earmarked to be submerged in the muddy
waters of political instability, we as adherents of the spirit and
practice of democracy feel it is appropriate and pertinent for us to make
our position on the controversial and constitutional anarchy being aided
and abated in the country.
It is
totally absurd and unbelievable that President Obasanjo has allowed his
administration to toe the path of inglorious exit as political events in
the country portray. What baffles this noble political movement is the
fact that the President’s lapdogs have failed to look straight into his
eyes and tell him that his administration has lost conscience and has
derailed into the murky waters of autocratic and tyrannical rule. What
Nigerians are experiencing at present in the country’s political terrain
is reminiscent of the Military dark days, and now is the time for
Nigerians to rise in unison and say no to this dictatorial trait running
in the arteries of President Obasanjo.
Nigerians who are in the true picture of what is happening to the key
gladiators who fought Obasanjo’s tenure elongation bid should now know
that OBJ is a bad loser as he is now destroying his little achievements in
the name of fighting anti 3rd term democrats. As much as we
don’t condone or support corruptive tendencies in any form but sitting
back and watching the EFCC incite and serve as a conduit pipe through
which lawmakers in some marked states commence impeachment proceedings
against some governors in the name of fighting corruption and
maladministration is morally debasing, condemnable and a travesty of
democracy by the Presidency. Therefore Mr. President’s rash and
hasty decision of exploiting the impeachment clause in the constitution in
an undemocratic manner is to us an act of tyranny.
We view the
latest action of the President in the Ekiti episode as the climax of a
script of a stage-managed drama to oust Governor Fayose, who ironically
was the chairman of the moribund PDP Governors' Panel set up by President
Obasanjo to select his successor from within the governors.
To members
of Turaki Vanguard World wide and lovers of democracy in Nigeria,
democracy entails building and deepening of its institutions. Therefore,
subverting the workings and processes of such institutions breeds tyranny,
autocracy, anarchy and above all, political disunity and chaos.
Another
script is currently being acted in Plateau State where President Obasanjo
is aiding all manner of illegalities and unconstitutional process to
remove and possibly humiliate Governor Joshua Dariye. Or does it mean the
Presidency is not in a clear picture of the killing of innocent civilians
by the police in Plateau State in the latter’s quest to provide cover for
a hatchet job? Is this not the time for the Presidency to broker peace
between the warring factions in Plateau and allow due process to prevail,
even if there is the need for impeachment?
Fuelling and allowing political crisis in about 10 states earmarked by the
presidency to degenerate into constitutional anarchy is the worst sin
against humanity, being committed by the Obasanjo administration.
In Anambra
State, the appeal of the Ohanaze Ndi Igbo and the embodiment of the
suffering and struggle of Ndi Igbo Chief Odumegwu-Ojukwu couple with the
plea of Governor Peter Obi and other well-meaning Nigerians to the State
House of Assembly members to have a rethink over the impeachment notice
served on Governor Obi in the interest of peace makes no sense to the
members of the State Assembly as it seem they are hell-bent of carrying
out the caprices and wishes of those at Abuja without learning any lesson
from Ekiti episode – what a pity ?.
From the
unconstitutional way and manner Governor DSP Alamieyesigha of Bayelsa ,
Rashidi Ladoja of Oyo State, and Ayo Fayose of Ekiti State were removed
from office suggest that the country is on the threshold of programmed
tyranny and anarchy , which will likely lead to the President declaring a
state of emergency in the country thereby actualizing his incongruous
third term agenda.
In view of
this systematic incitement of political hullabaloos in some states under
the guise of impeachment, we are calling on Nigerians to be on the watch
out to oppose any move by the Presidency to shift elections in 2007
because of orchestrated political instability in some flashpoints in the
country.
This
designed move by the Presidency to predispose the country to political
impasse should be resisted by all and sundry in order to save the already
ailing democracy.
The above
acts notwithstanding we view the poor financing and unprepared ness of
INEC as exhibited by its failure to provide adequate materials/equipment
for the ongoing voters registration/revalidation exercise as part of the
grand plan to frustrate the 2007 general polls in the country to provide a
leeway for the actualisation of tenure elongation of President Obasanjo.
For instance, how would INEC convince Nigerians that the 33,000
photographic devices can cover 120,000 registration units in a population
of about one hundred million eligible voters?- if it is not a grand design
to under register and disfranchise many Nigerians as possible in order to
impose a stooge as our next president should Baba fail in his latest
tenure elongation plot
It is
highly regrettable and most unfortunate that President Obasanjo in a bid
to elongate his tenure beyond the constitutionally stipulated maximum of 8
years; and in trying to get back at patriotic Nigerians led by Vice
President Atiku Abubakar who killed this initial evil intent – has
condescended cheaply low, thus becoming Nigeria’s number one violator of
the constitution and none observer and no respecter of rule of law etc.
Considering
the fact that our dear country is seating on a keg of gunpowder based on
one man's dictatorial antics, we hereby do appeal to lovers of democracy
and genuine democrats as well as opinion leaders, the traditional
institution, elder statesmen, the NASS and indeed all Nigerians both at
home and in the Diaspora to rally round Vice President Atiku Abubakar to
ensure that their fears and worries that President Obasanjo has
choreographed a de facto third term for himself may not be actualized
after all.
Nigerians
belong to all of us, and this explains why every body must contribute his
quota to keep the country united and indivisible rather than standing
aloof and watch an unforgiving heart destroy our country because of
selfish ambition.
It is
our sincere resolve and belief that this democracy we got through divine
intervention must be given a chance to grow other than allowing the will
of one man to overcome that of millions of Nigerians.
Also,
we are appealing to the coalition of Progressives, including members of
the National Assembly to condemn all these ulterior moves that may plunge
our country into a chaotic situation. We believe, as worthy
representatives of Nigerians and watchdogs over arbitrary rule that NASS
will once again condemn totally the spate of constitutional breaches going
on in the country as they amount to brazen rape of the country’s
constitution and democratic norms.
Finally,
we commend most Nigerians who not minding the orchestrated plots to smear
the person and office of our next President come 2007 Atiku Abubakar by
standing steadfastly behind him and have express their readiness and
preparedness to support his candidature when the time comes.
May God
almighty continue to protect us all and save our hard earned democracy
from unprincipled maneuvers.
Alh. Nasir A.
B Galla Chief Eze Chukwuemeka Eze
National
Coordinator National Director, Media
Affairs,
Research &
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