Clark to Jonathan: Sack Adamawa, Borno, Yobe Govs, appoint MILAD

Apparently disturbed that the activities of the Islamist sect, Boko Haram is yet to be contained despite declaration of partial emergency rule in Borno, Adamawa and Yobe states in the last one year, Chief Edwin Clark has enjoined President Goodluck Jonathan to sack the governors of the concerned states and declare full emergency rule.
Clark, a former Federal Commissioner and prominent Ijaw leader who made the call in Abuja, also advised the President to appoint military administrators in those states sp that peace and tranquillity could return in earnest.
According to Clark, the only effective way to combat terrorism in the three states is for the president to send the governors packing.
The elder statesman, who is also a delegate to the ongoing national conference, decried the recent abduction of over 200 secondary school girls in Borno, saying it is unacceptable.
He therefore, called on President Jonathan and members of the National Assembly to put sentiment aside and declare full scale emergency rule in the three states.
Chief Clark, whose speech was read by Dr. Caro Ojougho, stated that “the time to act is now Mr. President: Declare an extension of the state of emergency in the frontline states on full scale in exercise of your constitute al powers as it was proclaimed in the case of Plateau and Ekiti states.
“There is nothing like partial declaration of a state of emergency in the 1999 Constitution; what section 305(c) of the 1999 Constitution contemplates is the recourse to “…extraordinary measures to restore peace and security” where the is “breakdown of public order and public safety”.
“This in effect means that all democratic institutions should be suspended to permit the military exercise full control until peace and order returns. Securing and safeguarding the lives of the citizens of Nigeria is a more sacred duty than considerations of political expediency at this point of our national life.
“I wish to further appeal to the leadership and members of the National Assembly to give their support and pass a resolution approving the proclamation of extension of state of emergency in the frontline states by the president in the interest of peace, security, national stability, cohesion and unity.
“Nigerians can no longer tolerate this impunity and recalcitrance. This nonsense must stop now.”
He reminded the President that his constitutional duty is to protect lives and properties of all the citizens of this country and should therefore not abdicate it, “no matter the blackmail, harassment and intimidation.”