The Federal Government on Monday resolved to extend the state of emergency declared in Adamawa, Borno and Yobe States for the third time.

The emergency rule was first declared in the affected states on May 14, 2013 by President Goodluck Jonathan over the continued activities of members of the Boko Haram sect.

Since that first declaration of six months, the emergency rule had been extended twice.

The third tranche of six-month emergency rule expires on Thursday.

The decision to extend it for the third time was taken at a meeting of the National Defence Council presided over by Jonathan on Monday.

THE PUNCH had reported exclusively earlier on Monday that a decision on whether to extend the emergency rule or not would be taken at the meeting.

Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr. Muhammed Adoke (SAN), disclosed the council’s decision to State House correspondents.

Adoke said having reviewed the emergency rule, the council resolved that the government should request the National Assembly to extend the emergency rule.

When asked when the request would be sent bearing in mind that an arm of the National Assembly is currently on break, the minister said it would be done immediately.

“The council reviewed the issue of the state of emergency and the government will be requesting the National Assembly to extend the emergency rule. It (the communication) will go in immediately,” he said.

The Council which is one of the federal executive bodies established by Section 135 of the nation’s Constitution has the power to advise the President on matters relating to the defence of the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Nigeria.

Its members include the President who shall be the chairman; the Vice President who shall be the Deputy Chairman;Minister of Defence; Chief of Defence Staff; Chief of Army Staff; Chief of Naval Staff; Chief of Air Staff; and such other members as the President may appoint.

Those who attended the Monday meeting included the CDS, Air Chief Marshal Alex Badeh; COAS, Lt.-Gen. Kenneth Minimah; CNS, Vice Admiral Usman Jibrin; CAS, Air Marshal Adesola Amosu; Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Suleiman Abba; and the National Security Adviser, Col. Sambo Dasuki (retd.).

Others were Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator Pius Anyim; Minister of Defence, Gen. Aliyu Guasu (retd.); and the Minister of Interior, Mr. Aba Moro.

While declaring emergency rule in the three states in 2013 in a nationwide broadcast, Jonathan had invoked Section 305 (1) of the 1999 Constitution as amended.

He had announced that regardless of the state of emergency imposed, the political structures in the affected states would remain intact.

Following continued violence in the state in spite of the emergency rule, there were calls for the sacking of the state governors to pave way for the appointment of military administrators.

The Presidency had however said it was unconstitutional for the President to sack state governors.

SOURCE: http://www.punchng.com/news/fg-okays-emergency-rule-extension-in-borno-yobe-adamawa/

hmmm

ok

Not surprised

Allow the governors to do their work because nothing changed

GEJTILL2019

good news

*hiss* As if the emergency rule have stopped Boko haram from bombing everywhere.

Just passing bye

One word, "Election"

Alright

I do not understand why the governors are been unnecessarily punished. Why not allow them do their work. This is coming from the same Borno governor for Chibok girls' abduction. Same Born that was and is under the ineffective emergency rule.

What exactly have they achieved with the emergency rule? Nothing.

All the state of emergency they are just extending what difference has it made it has not even reduced the insurgency in the North East.

FG should honourably admit that they are incompetent...


OGA jona I respect you but just tell urself the truth...


You have absolutely no gameplan as far as this Boko haram issue is concerned..

The truth shall set you free GEJ

Good move

Rubbish. Dissolve the structures .....GEJ knows more than he says.

But mama peace was crying when all this started, and yet she still wants her husband to contest for another 4 years of hardcore killings....


People can be wicked!.....

What difference does it make?

Anyway,GEJ till 2015!

Till 2019...

What impact has the emergency rule made to curb insurgents attack on the people?


Political crim cum cram cum

No problem....if u like invite the host of heaven to take over. Just let them cast their vote there.

kamez:
FG should honourably admit that they are incompetent...


OGA jona I respect you but just tell urself the truth...


You have absolutely no gameplan as far as this Boko haram issue is concerned..

The truth shall set you free GEJ

clueless post from a dumb fellow.. reason with ur brain next tym b4 postin rubbish.
GEJ till 2019

Not interesting till the main news surfaces

President GEJ do you think you can brainwash everyone NO not me. Where in the Constitution is it Unconstitutional to suspend a popular government in a state in WAR TIMES lol he is afraid of a COUP D'ETAT that might backfire(HIS CORRUPT GOVERNMENT) lol. Sincerely this present government has failed us. This Democracy Our Awolowos fought for has failed. A Government that awards criminals smh (FESTUS KEYAMOS CASE WITH TOMPOLO) LORD ACTON once said "POWER CORRUPTS BUT ABOSOLUTE POWER CORRUPTS ABSOLUTELY" in 1887.
We want change but not the Buhari change.

PS:A Nigerian Teenager fighting for change . An aspiring Politician to rule Nigeria soon.

If you can defend your supposed saTAN quote me and blame your self.

Ok

The previous Emergency rule didn't change anything, what is different about this one?

OK

A welcome idea.

Does it really make any difference ......

Same kind of story everytime. I'm tired mehn...

spiritfada:
When asked when the request would be sent bearing in mind that an arm of the National Assembly is currently on break, the minister said it would be done immediately.

Sha now Tambuwal would have to re-convene the House?