A Northern group, Arewa Youth Assembly, has outrightly rejected calls for an interim government after the expiration of the tenure of President Muhammadu Buhari.
In a statement by its Speaker, Mohammed Salihu Danlami, the group said calls for an interim government were not in the best interest of the country and could lead to further instability and political uncertainty.
The Northern group argued that the recently concluded elections were fair and credible and the calls for ING would be unconstitutional and could set a dangerous precedent for the country’s democracy.
The statement reads: “As a youth organisation committed to the unity and progress of Nigeria, we are deeply concerned about the recent calls for an interim government to take over from the current administration. We believe that such a move would be unconstitutional and could set a dangerous precedent for our democracy.
“We are of the view that since the general elections were largely fair and credible due to the introduction of the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) and winners have emerged, there is nothing that should warrant calls for the formation of an Interim National Government (ING).
“We believe that supporting the transition programme of the present government while taking advantage of the courts to seek redress is the best way to ensure political stability and continuity in Nigeria.
“We also urge all stakeholders to engage in constructive dialogue and work towards finding solutions to the challenges facing our nation because it is only by working together that we can build a strong, united, and prosperous Nigeria for all.
“AYA strongly opposes any move to enforce an interim government in Nigeria. We call on all Nigerians to support the current administration and Tinubu, and work towards a better future for our nation.”
