Interim Government Plot is Real-DSS

The Department of State Services, DSS, has confirmed that there is indeed a plot “by some key players” to install an interim government in Nigeria.

The plot, the Service, explained, is aimed at stopping the swearing-in of President-elect, Bola Ahmed Tinubu. 

The service made the confirmation in a statement released on Wednesday by its spokesperson, Peter Afunanya. 

"The Department of State Services (DSS) has identified some key players in the plot for an Interim Government in Nigeria.

“The Service considers the plot, 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.

According to the statement, part of the plot includes securing frivolous court injunctions to stall the inauguration followed by the staging of violent protests across the nation with a view to prompting the declaration of a state of emergency. 

“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 the inauguration of new executive administrations and legislative houses at the Federal and State levels,” he said.

The service further pointed out that the plot is not only illegal but also totally unacceptable in a democracy. 

“The illegality is totally unacceptable in a democracy and to the peace loving Nigerians. 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 service affirmed that some protests are already being sponsored, warning those behind the plot to desist forthwith or face the wrath of the law. 

“Consequently, the Service strongly warns 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.”