Afe Babalola’s call for interim national govt will create anarchy, says Uzodinma

Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma has faulted calls by legal luminary, Chief Afe Babalola for an interim national government to run the country after the expiration of President Muhammadu Buhari’s tenure on May 29, 2023.

WestenrnPost had reported that Babalola told a press conference in Ado Ekiti on Monday that the 2023 general elections should be suspended and that an interim government should be in office for six months to chart a new course for Nigeria.

Uzodinma however said this was not provided for in the constitution, which allows no gap.

“By May 29, if there is no elected government, our constitution has not provided for an interregnum. There shouldn’t be a gap, otherwise, you are creating room for anarchy.

“What will be the process of selecting the interim government because, after May 29, the president may not have constitutional powers to function as a president anymore? So, I don’t think we will decide to abandon our constitution,” he said.

“The constitution is like a bible. For some of us who are Christians, the bible is the manager of our faith. So, the constitution should be the instrument guiding our actions as a country.

“If you think there is an opinion that is worthy to be canvassed superior to what is in the Nigerian constitution, such opinion should be taken to the national assembly and they will through due process amend our constitution to factor in such an opinion.”