A union of over 80 human rights organisations under the auspices of the Nigeria Civil Society Situation Room, on Tuesday, expressed disappointment over the poor state of the nation and the deepening insecurity that had existed in Nigeria within the first and second quarters of the year.
The organisation, hence, told Muhammadu Buhari, to act fast or resign because it was apparent he had failed the country.
The NCSSR said this during a press conference on the state of the nation addressed by its Convener, Ene Obi, and co-convener, James Ugochukwu.
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Additionally, the activists called on the National Assembly to intensify their oversight function on the Executive and exude that they are representatives of the people by protecting and representing their interests.
The organisation in the passage of the conference read by Obi also asked the Senate to carry out “a thorough background check and scrutiny of the INEC Resident Electoral Commissioners nominated by President Muhammadu Buhari, to allay any political party affiliation or alignment by any of the nominees.”
Obi said;
“A few months ago, Situation Room, on May 12, 2022, raised the alarm on the rising level of insecurity in the country, the level of transparency and accountability in the electoral process, among other concerns. It is rather disheartening that two months later, the State of the Nation has further depreciated thereby raising questions about the leadership of the country.”
Situation Room also highlighted further concerns on insecurity, attack on Kuje correctional center, economy, strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities, and 2023 elections.
Furthermore, the group advised that the Independent National Electoral Commission should extend the voter registration process for another two months to accommodate future voters as there is still room for an extension by the Electoral Act, 2022.
The CSOs called on Buhari to rise to his duties of moving the nation’s affairs in the areas of security and economic restoration, which will rebuild the citizens’ confidence by reassuring Nigerians of his ability to govern Nigeria or should honourably resign if the challenges are overpowering.
Situation Room further called on Nigerian citizens to put their State Governors to work by demanding accountability for their actions or inactions owing to the state of the country.
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