A coalition advocating for democracy and development has urged President Bola Tinubu to declare a state of emergency in Zamfara State, following the suspension of ten members of the House of Assembly.
The group condemned what it described as an anti-democratic move by Governor Dauda Lawal and called on the President to implement emergency measures for at least six months.
During a press conference in Abuja yesterday, the coalition’s convener, Ibrahim Yakubu, asserted that the actions of Governor Lawal have led to economic sabotage, chaos, and instability within the state.
The suspended lawmakers include four from the All Progressives Congress (APC) and six from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), who were removed from their positions on February 27 for allegedly conducting an unlawful plenary session.
The coalition argued that the suspension of these lawmakers, who were merely voicing concerns regarding the state’s security issues, has severely hindered the legislative process and deprived the citizens of adequate representation.
The situation was characterized as a “clear abuse of power and an attack on democracy.”
The coalition said: “In light of these hideous violations, It is time for President Bola Tinubu to take action before it is too late. A state of emergency must be declared in Zamfara now.”
“A six-month emergency period is necessary to restore order, dismantle the networks of political and economic terrorists, and pave the way for a return to democratic governance.”
