Nigeria: Reps rejects extending Emergency Rule

WorldStage Newsonline—Nigeria’s House of Representatives has rejected the request of President Goodluck Jonathan to extend emergency rule in the states of Borno, Yobe and Adamawa for the fourth time, but rather urged the President to rely on the Section 8 of the Armed Forces Act which empowers him to deploy the military to troubled spots of the country.

Zakari Mohammed, Chairman of the House committee on Media and Public Affairs who briefed the media after the plenary said, "Based on Hon. Leo Ogor's motion, we have not extended the emergency rule, rather we have asked the President to rely on the Section 8 of the Armed Forces Act which empowers him to deploy the military to troubled spots of the country. We relied on that bearing in mind that if we had approved this today, it would have been the fourth in the series.

"You remember emergency rule started in May, 2013 and therefore, we have done three extensions. If we had extended today, that would have been fourth in the series and anything you are doing, you should be able to take stock to be able to see whether or not that action you are taking is yielding results.

"We would be doing more good if Mr President rely on that more because if we are adopting a particular stand and is not giving us desired result, we should be able to change course.

"And the armed forces are to be empowered to deploy soldiers or members of the armed forces to any troubled point of this country for them to take necessary action. So, I think that is what came out from the executive session we had where this issue was looked at closely.”

Zakari said these conclusions were reached at the closed door session and that other sessions have buttressed the fact that that some are tired of the emergency rule because it was not yielding results.

"So, all these are ancillary, that is, they are the fortress on which that motion was moved by Hon. Leo Ogor at least for him ( President) to explore constitutional provisions rather than emergency rule.

"Emergency rule is expected to elapse Thursday and if the House is in session, it means that you need just two days before you renew but if you are not in session you can wait for 10 days maximum to be able effect it."

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