Interim Govt: Be wary of anti-democratic forces – Group to youths

A democratic group and supporters of Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, operating under the aegis of Disciples of Justice have raised alarm over alleged Anti-democratic forces.

The group cautioned youths across the country not to make themselves available to be used by the Anti-democratic elements to cause trouble ahead of the May 29 inauguration of a new administration.

Speaking at a news conference on Wednesday in Abuja, the group’s National Chairman, Abdulhakeem Adegoke Alawuje, said those calling for Interim National Government, ING, are enemies of democracy, stressing that ING was strange to the Constitution.

Adegoke said Nigeria’s democracy started fully in 1999 and like the previous elections, a mandate has been given to Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu on February 18, 2023, and the mandate should be allowed to run its full course.

He advised that the choice of leadership be isolated from religious or ethnic sentiments but be focused on good governance so that the country can come out of its myriad of challenges.

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He insisted that an interim government was illegal and should not be allowed under any guise.

“Nigerians have given their mandate to Asiwaju and on May 29, he will be sworn in. Nothing will stop his inauguration.

“We urge Nigerian youths not to allow themselves be used by anti-democratic forces to cause trouble. Tinubu is capable and fit to turn things around,” he said.

Also a former member of the House of Representatives and a member of the group, Ibrahim Bello appealed to those who are aggrieved about the outcome of the last election and have a compelling need to seek redress to simply approach the law court to seek justice.

He said, “We must not allow our emotional attachment to either religion or ethnicity push us to destroy what will be difficult to undo.

“Let us all calm down and return to our real senses. In every contest, there must always be a winner and a loser; but with maturity and understanding everyone will become victorious.”