Akanbi cautions over emergency rule

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THE pioneer chairman of Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Alhaji Mustapha Akanbi, has described the declaration of state of emergency in the three North eastern states of the country as a new experiment being carried out.

Speaking with reporters Wednesday in Ilorin, Akanbi said it may not necessarily provide the ultimate answer.

"In previous occasions when state of emergency was declared in the West and Plateau states, governors were removed. With this new experiment of military interacting with civilians, I see it as an experiment being carried out and I don't know how the joint command would work. Honestly, I can't zero in and say it will provide the ultimate answer.

"I think the President should have gone the whole hog, but he is the man in position apparently acting on some reports. So, let's wait and see how it works, keeping our fingers crossed.

 

The Guardian