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From Romanus Ugwu, Abuja
All Progressives Congress (APC) governors, under the umbrella of Progressive Governors Forum (PGF), have condemned in totality the agitations for an Interim National Government (ING).
The condemnation, contained in the statement they issued in Abuja on Friday, described the conduct of the undemocratic elements agitating for IGN as unfortunate, and treasonable.
PGF, in the statement signed by its chairman, Governor Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, also expressed shock that people could think of such after general elections in which the major parties recorded varying successes and disappointments at different constituencies.
They urged all Nigerians to remain vigilant and resist any undemocratic conduct capable of undermining Nigeria democracy.
“It is ironic that after the Presidential, Governorship, National, and State Assembly elections in which all the major parties recorded varying successes and disappointments in different constituencies, appreciated around the globe, some self-serving individuals are unfortunately seeking to sabotage our democratic progress.
“After a democratic contest, parties are free to exercise the legal right of going to court. Indeed, it was widely reported that the PDP and LP had chosen to go to the Presidential Election Tribunal to challenge the outcome of the presidential election, won by Bola Ahmed Tinubu of APC.
“Furthermore, in all the 36 states of the federation, tribunals have also been established to provide opportunity to those who participated in the various elections but otherwise feeling dissatisfied, to challenge the results.
“We urge all Nigerians to remain vigilant and resist any undemocratic conduct capable of undermining our democracy. Our country has done well in promoting democracy both in Nigeria and elsewhere in the African continent, and it is sad that some unpatriotic elements are nursing the evil plot for interim government, which will amount to subverting our national democratic progress.
“It is commendable that the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, who is also the Chairman of the Presidential Transitional Council issued a statement restating the federal government’s commitment towards a successful inauguration of a new President on May 29th, 2023.
“We equally appreciate the commitment of President Muhammadu Buhari to the transition as well as the support of all security agencies. We therefore call on all citizens to remain vigilant and continue to support Nigeria’s democratic development, which the campaign for interim government is meant to truncate,” PGF noted in the statement.
