Recently, there have been discussions surrounding the possibility of an interim government in Nigeria due to perceived illegalities in the 2023 elections. There are allegations that certain individuals are planning this interim government, with the current ruling party, APC, pointing fingers at the Labour Party. However, no one has officially identified the individuals behind the plan.

A video has surfaced from an interview in 2015 with Osinbajo, the current vice president of APC, regarding the 2015 presidential election. In the interview, the presenter asked Osinbajo about allegations that the APC was planning to form a parallel government (a statement credited to the APC Chairman).

Osinbajo didn't deny the allegation instead stated that there was nothing inciting about it. You can watch the short clip to hear Osinbajo's explanation on why forming a parallel government is not inciting in 2015


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aZxLpFBz56A

“We will form Parallel Government” APC

“You can’t form Parallel Government “ APC

“Subsidy is good, keep it” APC

“Subsidy is bad, remove it” APC

Kikikiki... OBIdients and close marking.
Embarrassing Tinubu and APC since 1805

Meanwhile, let's educate ourselves a little on the terms: Parallel Government and Interim Government.

An interim government and a parallel government are two different types of governmental structures that can arise in certain circumstances.

An interim government is a temporary government that is put in place in a country during a period of transition. This can happen when there is a change in the leadership of a country due to an unexpected event such as death or resignation of a leader, or when a country is undergoing a major political transition such as a revolution or a change in constitution. The interim government is tasked with maintaining stability and continuity until a permanent government can be established through democratic processes such as elections.

On the other hand, a parallel government is a structure that operates alongside an existing government, but is not recognized as legitimate by the established government. This can happen when a group or organization claims to represent a particular constituency or ideology, and establishes its own governance structures, often in opposition to the existing government. The parallel government can operate in secret or openly, and may engage in activities such as providing social services or even taking military action against the established government.

In summary, an interim government is a temporary government that is recognized as legitimate and tasked with maintaining stability during a period of transition, while a parallel government is a structure that operates outside the recognized government and is often in opposition to it.

Lawyers in the house, what do you say about this? Interim Government and Parallel government, which is a against the law?

Rebuker:
Meanwhile, let's educate ourselves a little on the terms: Parallel Government and Interim Government.

An interim government and a parallel government are two different types of governmental structures that can arise in certain circumstances.

An interim government is a temporary government that is put in place in a country during a period of transition. This can happen when there is a change in the leadership of a country due to an unexpected event such as death or resignation of a leader, or when a country is undergoing a major political transition such as a revolution or a change in constitution. The interim government is tasked with maintaining stability and continuity until a permanent government can be established through democratic processes such as elections.

On the other hand, a parallel government is a structure that operates alongside an existing government, but is not recognized as legitimate by the established government. This can happen when a group or organization claims to represent a particular constituency or ideology, and establishes its own governance structures, often in opposition to the existing government. The parallel government can operate in secret or openly, and may engage in activities such as providing social services or even taking military action against the established government.

In summary, an interim government is a temporary government that is recognized as legitimate and tasked with maintaining stability during a period of transition, while a parallel government is a structure that operates outside the recognized government and is often in opposition to it.

I just tire for Nigerians who think coup upon hearing the term interim government. And it's not as if Nigeria has not had an interim government before. Immediately after the annulment of 1993 presidential election, Babangida handed over to an interim government headed by Ernest Oshenekon who ruled for several months, and today the man is legitimately recognized as a former president of Nigeria. Interim government is not the result of coup, neither is it a parallel / rabel government.

Mynd44 what is your opinion on this particular thread? Do you think it isn't worth debating on?

I mean, this can be an eye opener to alot of us here.

Before now, the terms weren't clear to me but I had to research to understand and know the gravity of the two terms: "Interim and parallel government".

If Osinbajo supported "PARALLEL" government in 2015 and saw nothing inciting about it, why should a lesser term like "INTERIM" be seen as provocative and inciting?