A former Minister of Information, Chief Edwin Clark, has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to remove the governors of Borno, Yobe and Adamawa States in view of the persistent terrorists’ attacks and insecurity in the states.
Clark, who stated this Monday in an open letter addressed to the Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), explained that the move would make the war on insurgency meaningful and easy.
He accused governors Bindo Jibrilla (Adamawa), Kashim Shettima (Borno) and Ibrahim Geidam (Yobe) of frustrating efforts of the Federal Government in nipping the war in the bud because of what he described as the governors’ selfishness and what they stand to gain.
He alleged that the Borno State governor takes the advantage of being the Chairman, Northern States Governors’ Forum by always traveling out of the state and abandoning his people.
The elder statesman also advised the president to declare a state of emergency in the three states, saying that the measure would allow the military clear the remnants of the insurgents in the states.
He appealed to Malami to prevail on President Buhari to act fast and mandate the military to end insurgency within six months.
The ex- minister said the abduction of 110 Dapchi school girls was a clear indication that the Boko Haram terrorists were still very active in the North-East and ready to cause more damage.
He stated that insecurity in the country and particularly in the North-East should not be seen as a normal phenomenon, adding that pragmatic military and political approaches were necessary to stem the tide.
Clark noted that it has become imperative to put in place a state of emergency with a senior military officer as the sole administrators.
He said, “Buhari should declare a total state of emergency in Borno , Yobe and Adamawa States. This will create conducive atmosphere for the military to clear the remnants of Boko Haram.”
(The Punch)
