{"id":156350,"date":"2025-03-24T22:46:29","date_gmt":"2025-03-24T21:46:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/uncategorized\/they-are-pushing-tinubu-to-declare-state-of-emergency-in-benue-ipac"},"modified":"2025-04-04T12:57:52","modified_gmt":"2025-04-04T11:57:52","slug":"they-are-pushing-tinubu-to-declare-state-of-emergency-in-benue-ipac","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/policy\/they-are-pushing-tinubu-to-declare-state-of-emergency-in-benue-ipac","title":{"rendered":"They are pushing Tinubu to declare state of emergency in Benue \u2013 IPAC"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>The chairman of the Inter-Party Advisory Council, IPAC, in Benue State, Ibrahim Idoko, has urged Governor Hyacinth Alia to take proactive steps to prevent those who may be scheming to orchestrate a state of emergency.<\/p>\n<p>He made this statement while speaking to journalists on the sidelines of a Town Hall meeting organised by the European Union Support to Democratic Governance in Nigeria in Makurdi on Friday.<\/p>\n<p>Idoko, who condemned the state of emergency imposed on Rivers State and the suspension of Governor Siminalayi Fubara and the state assembly by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, also raised concerns over alleged plots by certain elements to create conditions that might justify a similar move in Benue State.<\/p>\n<p>He warned that such plots might already be taking shape, urging Governor Alia to act swiftly to prevent a crisis.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSome individuals have started entertaining similar ideas in Benue State. I am aware of this. Some are pushing for such an outcome. However, I believe Governor Alia will act swiftly to manage the situation.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHe must heed good advice and make the necessary adjustments to ensure that Benue does not descend into a crisis that could lead to the declaration of a state of emergency,\u201d he cautioned.<\/p>\n<p>He added: \u201cI believe the state of emergency is unnecessary and a dark spot in our democratic experience. None of us expected it to reach this level. We are all familiar with the situation in Rivers. There have been underhanded efforts to bring about this outcome.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Expressing disappointment over the president\u2019s decision, Idoko warned that such actions could set a dangerous precedent.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt is surprising that the President would take sides and implement such an unfortunate measure. I hope this does not put ideas into the minds of our young military officers. Frankly speaking, let\u2019s call a spade a spade,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>Despite his concerns, Idoko expressed confidence in Nigeria\u2019s democratic resilience.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI believe our democracy has come to stay because Nigeria has matured. The international community is watching us, and we have become a beacon of democracy in West Africa,\u201d he noted.<\/p>\n<p>Idoko urged President Tinubu to ensure that the state of emergency in Rivers does not extend beyond the initial six-month period approved by the National Assembly.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI pray that the six months pass quickly. I know it will not be reversed, but once it ends, the democratically elected government of Rivers State should be restored, and Governor Fubara should be allowed to carry out his duties without interference,\u201d he emphasised.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, the IPAC chairman called for heightened security in Rivers State due to its volatile nature.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe security situation in Rivers State must be strengthened. We all know how volatile the state is. I hope both sides have learned their lessons and will be ready to work together after six months,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Nigeria<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. The chairman of the Inter-Party Advisory Council, IPAC, in Benue State, Ibrahim Idoko, has urged Governor Hyacinth Alia to take proactive steps to prevent those who may be scheming to orchestrate a state of emergency. 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