Tambuwal Flays Plot To Remove Jega
Ayodele Afolabi, Abuja – Speaker of the House of
Representatives,

Aminu Waziri Tambuwal has
criticized the alleged attempt to remove the
chairman of the Independent National Electoral
Commission (INEC), Prof. Attahiru Jega,
describing it as unconstitutional and inimical to
the survival of democracy in the country.
Tambuwal made this observation when he
received members of the NCS-SR who paid him a
courtesy call in his office.
Prior to the meeting with the NCS-SR, the House
had during plenary taken the same position as
that of the Speaker, when, at plenary, it resolved
that it would subject any person or organisation
that attempts oust Jega to litigation by the
International Criminal Court (ICC) or a suitable
local justice forum.
Tambuwal noted that those plotting Jega’s
removal are simply playing a script that Nigerians
are familiar with. “When the Emir of Kano,
Muhammad Sanusi II,” whose removal he
explained precipitated the current economic woes
being experienced in the nation, “I had cause to
condemn the act. Those contemplating Jega’s
removal are acting along the same line.”
“But Jega is not a civil servant. We should be
careful. We shouldn’t sent the wrong signal to the
people of Nigeria,” the Speaker appealed.
Kicking against the veiled declaration of war and
the indications from some quarters that an
interim government is in the offing, Tambuwal
observed that “signs are ominous that if we are
not careful, the dark days will return to Nigeria.”
“There is no interim government in the
constitution. Those talking about interim
government, are they planning a coup? It is
outside the constitution and I don’t know why our
security agencies are condoning it? It is a
treasonable offence. We should respect the wishes
of the people and the will of God.”
“It is very clear that certain individuals are not
interested in a free and fair electoral process,” he
added, stressing that, if on the contrary the
electorates decides, their verdict should be
respected.
“We should always remember that power belongs
to God and He gives it as He wills. We should
appreciate that not up to 10 per cent of us
(Nigerians) are politicians. What then happens to
the remaining 90 per cent? If you do what pleases
you and at the end of the day crises breaks out,
what happens?,” he asked.
He urged politicians to look at the ordinary people
of the country. “Are we as a nation where we
ought to be? Are we doing the right thing?, he
again asked as he assured that “as a parliament,
we will continue to do our. We are in this
together, working towards a transparent, free and
fair election.”
Tambuwal also had a word of caution for the
electronic media which beam sponsored
advertisements attacking some members of the
opposition political parties.
“Some of the adverts are well over and above
board,” he pointed out, wondering whether leaders
of such organisations ever think about the future.
In his speech, Clement Nwankwo of the NCS-SR
said the group is worried about the economic
crises in the country, the fate of the constitution
and the forthcoming general elections.
“We are making the point that the dates of the
elections are so close to the handover dates, so it
will be intolerable to postpone the elections
again.”
He also criticised the idea of foisting an interim
government on the nation and the suggestions
that Jega should proceed on terminal leave. Citing
sections 156-7 of the 1999 Constitution (as
amended), which do not provide for such option in
the case of the disengagement modality of INEC
appointees, Nwankwo asked the National
Assembly to intervene and ensure that the
membershi of INEC remains sacrosanct.
In his submission, Festus Okoye also upheld what
Nwankwo said. “We believe that there is a certain
institution of democracy that should be respected
and protected.”
“INEC is one such. If it is undermined, democracy
will be degraded. If we destroy INEC, the
constitution has not provided another body to
hold the elections. The National Assembly should
find a way of protecting INEC from unwarranted
attack so that we will have an election that is
free,” Okoye said.
Meanwhile, expressing apprehension about Jega’s
fate and the likely eruption of violence, the House
yesterday that it would “hold personally
accountable at domestic judicial forum or at the
International Criminal Court, any person or
organisation that foists on INEC any decision or
action whatsoever, including unconstitutional
attempt to remove the current INEC chairman,
that has the effect of making it impracticable for
the election to hold on 20th March and 11th April,
2015.”
The House, also prompted by a motion on ‘threat
to further tamper with the status quo
arrangements for the 2015 general elections’
moved by Hon. Ali Ahmed (APC, Kwara), the
House equally urged the federal government,
states and security agencies to “heed the warning
of imminent and present danger associated with
any interference with the existing schedules of the
general elections.”

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