The ‘Save Middle Belt Nigeria’, (SMBN) on Wednesday demanded that the State House of Assembly impeach Governor Simon Bako Lalong over worsening security situation in the State. The group which have vowed to defend the middle belt citizens from genocide said the Plateau Governor has failed to provide leadership.
In a statement issued by the group’s Plateau State Coordinator, Barrister Dabilong Voeldong and made available to newsmen, SMBN condemned recent killings across the state especially the killing of 35 persons in Yelwa Zangam, Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State.
‘Save Middle Belt Nigeria’ said Governor Lalong has failed in his primary responsibility of protecting citizens lives and property.
The group added that since the Governor has failed to fulfil the duties of his office, the State House of Assembly should commence impeachment proceedings to redeem the State immediately.
SMBN said, “It is crass ineptitude for a Governor who presides over State Security meetings and appropriates billions of naira in security votes monthly to be negligent in his responsibilities.
“The Governor has proved incapable of providing security to the People despite the enormous resources at his disposal.
“Section 215(4) of the Constitution which dwells on the appointment of the Inspector General of Police and control of the Nigeria Police Force tacitly empowers State Governors to give lawful directives to security agencies in this kind of situation.
“Therefore, since the Governor is helpless in the face of obvious genocide and annihilation of the People by Fulani herdsmen and terrorists; it is expedient for the Plateau State House of Assembly to immediately embark on impeachment proceedings against the Governor.
The provision of section 188 of the Constitution is quite clear and the State Assembly should not be coerced or intimidated by Security agents in the discharge of their Constitutional duties.
