By Cajetan Mmuta
President Muhammadu Buhari has dismissed anxiety in some quarters that his administration intends to impose a state of emergency in Anambra state.
He said he was committed to sustaining democratic ideals in Nigeria.
The President stated this on Thursday, 7th October 2021, during a meeting with Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra state.
Governor Obiano who spoke shortly after he met with President Buhari said; “I was warmly received today at the State House in Abuja by President Muhammadu Buhari. I reported the statement credited to the Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami. The Minister had threatened that the federal government will impose a state of emergency on Anambra State over security challenges.”
He said, “The President assured me and Ndi Anambra that the federal government is not contemplating taking such drastic action. Rather, President Buhari said that the federal government will increase its support to security agencies operating in Anambra state to contain the challenges. Among other measures, the President said that there will be more boots on the ground”.
However, Obiano said that President Buhari frowned at those who use his name and that of the federal government to intimidate Anambra voters.
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“We also discussed the November 6th. 2021 Anambra gubernatorial election. President Buhari assured me that he would not support intimidation of the electorate in any form,
The President also *promised that the federal government would support INEC and other agencies connected with the election to ensure the conduct of a free, fair and credible Anambra gubernatorial elections”.
