With the recent wave of attacks and killings in Anambra, the federal government has threatened to declare a state of emergency ahead of the November 6 governorship election.
The Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, made this known after the federal executive council (FEC) meeting on Wednesday at the presidential villa, in Abuja.
According to the minister, he said the government is determined to ensure a hitch-free election in Anambra despite the wave of the attack and killings in the state.
The minister said “When our national security is attacked, and the sanctity of our constitutionally guaranteed democracy is threatened, no possibility is ruled out,” he said.
“As a government, we have a responsibility to ensure the sustenance of our democratic order. As a government, we have a responsibility to provide security to life and properties.
“So, within the context of these constitutional obligations, of the government or the desire to establish democratic norms and order, there is no possibility that is out ruled.
“So, what I’m saying in essence, no possibility is out ruled by a government in terms of ensuring the sanctity of our democratic order, in terms of ensuring that our elections in Anambra hold.
“And you cannot rule out the possibility of a declaration of a state of emergency where it is established, in essence, that there is a failure on the part of the state government to ensure the sanctity of security of lives, properties, and democratic order.”
The minister said the government has resolved that the election will take place, adding that it will ensure the provision of security for the exercise.
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