The federal government has threatened to declare a state of
emergency in Anambra to ensure that the November 6 governorship election in the
state takes place.
Abubakar Malami, attorney-general of the federation (AGF)
and minister of justice, made the disclosure on Wednesday after the federal
executive council (FEC) meeting at the presidential villa, Abuja.
The minister said the government is determined to ensure a
hitch-free election in Anambra despite the wave of attacks and killings in the
state.
“When our national security is attacked, and the sanctity of
our constitutionally guaranteed democracy is threatened, no possibility is
ruled out,” he said.
“As a government, we
have a responsibility to ensure the sustenance of our democratic order. As a
government, we have a responsibility to provide security to life and
properties.
“So, within the context of these constitutional obligations,
of the government or the desire to establish democratic norms and order, there
is no possibility that is out ruled.
“So, what I’m saying in essence, no possibility is out ruled
by government in terms of ensuring the sanctity of our democratic order, in
terms of ensuring that our elections in Anambra hold.
“And you cannot rule
out the possibility of declaration of state of emergency where it is
established, in essence, that there is a failure on the part of the state
government to ensure the sanctity of security of lives, properties and
democratic order.”
The minister said the government has resolved that the
election will take place, adding that it will ensure the provision of security
for the exercise.
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