Senator Chimaroke Nnamani (PDP-Enugu) has urged President Muhammadu Buhari’s regime to declare a state of emergency over the rising insecurity in the country as the situation continues to defy every conventional measures.

Mr Nnamani said that there was no use pretending or shying away from the fact that Nigerians are no longer safe anywhere in their country.

“We must therefore take the necessary steps to declare emergency on the security situation. All hands must be on deck to tackle the situation headlong but government must lead the way,” he said.

The lawmaker also called on politicians to play by the rules in the 2023 general elections by ensuring equity and justice in elections or appointments into political offices.

Mr Nnamani who made the call in a statement on Monday in his Easter message, said that justice, equity and fairness should be the guiding principle in the administration of the country.

He urged authorities at all levels to be guided by a sense of justice, fairness and equity in the scheme of things.

Mr Nnamani added that the society would be a safer and better place if citizens have a sense of belonging.

He called for inclusiveness in governance pointing out that “in some cases, the agitations or restiveness arises when people feel excluded from mainstream politics and governance.”

The lawmaker further cautioned aggrieved persons or groups not to resort to self help in seeking redress to their misgivings but to follow due processes.

(NAN)