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The department of State Services (DSS) has confirmed the allegations by some prominent Nigerians about a plan by some misguided political actors to jettison the democratic process in the country and install an interim Government.
In a Press release signed by the Service's Public Relation Officer Mr. Peter Afunanya the Department was quoted as thus " The Department Of State Services (DSS) has identified some key players in the plot for an Interim Government in Nigeria. "
"The Service considers the plot, being pursued by these entrenched interests, as not only an aberration but a mischievous way to set aside the constitution and undermined civil rule as well as plunge the country into an avoidable crises." The Service added.
The DSS express disappointment and warn mischief makers from doing anything that could land them in trouble as the Department is wiling and ready to bring anyone involved to justice.
The Service also express it's unflinching support to President Buhari's insistence that their no going back on transfer of power on may 29th to the elected Government.
It could be recalled that some stakeholders,politicians and other prominent Nigerians have been expressing concerns and worries about the said plot. But this is the first time a Government agency is publicly backing the narration thus giving legitimacy to the claims.
The full statement below.
PRESS RELEASE
DSS CONFIRMS PLOT FOR INTERIM GOVERNMENT BY MISGUIDED POLITICAL ACTORS
The Department of State Services (DSS) has identified some key players in the plot for an Interim Government in Nigeria. The Service considers the plot, being pursued by these entrenched interests, as not only an aberration but a mischievous way to set aside the constitution andundermine civil rule as well as plunge the country into an avoidable crisis. The illegality is totally unacceptable in a democracy and to the peace loving Nigerians.
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,to sponsor 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 DSS supports the President and Commander-in-Chief in his avowed commitment 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.It will collaborate with them 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.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.
Peter Afunanya PhD, fsi
Public Relations Officer
Department of State Services
National Headquarters
Abuja
29th March, 2023
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