The Department of State Services (DSS) has identified some key players in the plot for an Interim Government in Nigeria.
In a statement released by its spokesperson, Peter Afunanya on Wednesday, while stated that this is illegality totally unacceptable in a democracy and to the peace loving Nigerians.
According to the security outfit, “the plot considers being pursued by these entrenched interests, as not only an aberration but a mischievous way to set aside the constitution and undermine civil rule as well as plunge the country into an avoidable crisis.
“This is even more so that the machination is taking place after the peaceful conduct of the elections in most parts of the country.
“The planners, in their many meetings, have weighed various options, which include, among others, to sponsor endless violent mass protests in major cities to warrant a declaration of State of Emergency.
“Another is to obtain frivolous court injunctions to forestall inauguration of new executive administrations and legislative houses at the Federal and State levels”, the DSS explained.
While stated clearly that the DSS supports President and Commander -in-Chief in his avowed commitment to a hitch-free handover and will assiduously work in this direction.
“It also supports the Presidential Transition Council and such other related bodies in the States”.
The DSS vowed to collaborate with the Council, sister security and law enforcement agencies to ensure seamless inaugurations come 29th May, 2023.
Consequently, the Service strongly warned those organising to thwart democracy in the country to retract from their devious schemes and orchestrations.
Stakeholders, notably judicial authorities, media and the Civil Society, are enjoined to be watchful and cautious to avoid being used as instruments to subvert peace and stability of the nation.
While its monitoring continues, the DSS will not hesitate to take decisive and necessary legal steps against these misguided elements to frustrate their obnoxious intentions.
Few days ago, the DSS alerted the public of plans to violently disrupt peace in the country, warned those desperate to cause a breakdown of law and order to desist from that.
Recalled that the Service had earlier advised political players to abide by the rules of engagement as well as approach the courts for redress, if and where there are suspicions of infractions on extant electoral laws.
Saying evident has proved that some aggrieved politicians are already taking advantage of this legal process. “This, without doubt, is the beauty of democracy. It is strongly believed that this approach enhances peace and security”, the Service said.