The Presidency has dismissed allegations from Rabiu Kwankwaso, the National Leader of the New Nigeria People Party (NNPP), regarding the Federal Government’s purported plans to declare a state of emergency in Kano State.
Kwankwaso, speaking during the flag-off ceremony for the
construction of 82 kilometres of rural road networks in his hometown, Madobi,
accused the federal government of compromising Kano security by its refusal to
take away heavy operatives guarding the deposed Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Ado
Bayero.
He also said the people of Kano would resist any attempt to
undermine the constituted authority in the state.
Responding, presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga told The
Nation that Kwankwanso’s alarm was a “mere rumour.”
He said, “There is no truth in it. It is a mere rumour. The
Federal Government cannot declare any state of emergency in any state without
the involvement of the National Assembly. There is no such plan. It is a mere
rumour.
“The National Assembly is in recess. No president can just
wake up and declare a state of emergency in any state.”
Also, the Kano state commissioner of police, Ussain Gumel,
told The Nation that his men have a duty to protect both emirs and refuted
allegations that his men showed bias during the emirate crisis.
“We received about five court orders and forwarded them to
the Attorney General and Minister of Justice. We are waiting for his response
and directives.
“And while awaiting the outcome in court or directives from
the AGF, we must protect the contending emirs.
“My appeal to the public is for them to exercise patience
and calm while we await the outcome from the relevant authorities.”
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