A civic group, the Patriots for the Advancement of Peace and Social Development, has rejected calls for a state of emergency in Zamfara State, calling it unconstitutional and politically motivated.
The group stated that Zamfara has made security progress under Governor Dauda Lawal and that such a declaration would be unlawful.
In a statement signed by its Executive Director, Sani Abdullahi Shinkafi, the group condemned the move, attributing it to politicians seeking to create unrest.
It urged President Bola Tinubu to dismiss the calls, citing his commitment to democracy and constitutional governance.
The group referenced the Supreme Court’s ruling against suspending elected officials under a state of emergency and stressed that Zamfara does not meet the constitutional criteria under Sections 188 and 305 of the 1999 Constitution.
Commending President Tinubu and the military for recent security improvements, the group noted that peace and stability have enabled economic and infrastructural progress, making a state of emergency unnecessary.
It accused proponents of the move of pursuing political agendas, arguing that if insecurity justified such action, it would apply nationwide.
Calling for unity, the group urged Zamfara politicians to prioritise development over rivalry and reaffirmed its commitment to peace and democracy.
