The Department of State Services (DSS) has warned Political actors to be careful in statements and actions as it has uncovered plots of an Interim Government.
It said there was a conspiracy to set aside the constitution and install an interim government after May 29 by “misguided” political elements.
The DSS in a press statement warned against moves to scuttle democracy, vowing to do all within its powers to frustrate the scheme.
It said it has identified key players in the plan, but opted not to name any yet.
DSS spokesman Dr Peter Afunanya, warned those behind the plot to thwart democracy to retrace their steps.
Afunanya said the Service considers the plot being pursued by these entrenched interests as not only an aberration, but a mischievous way to set aside the constitution and undermine the civil rule.
The agency said the aim was to plunge the country into an avoidable crisis.
The statement reads: “The planners, in their many meetings, have weighed various options.
“These include, among others, sponsoring endless violent mass protests in major cities to warrant a declaration of a state of emergency.
“Another is to obtain frivolous court injunctions to forestall the inauguration of new executive administrations and legislative houses at the federal and state levels.
“The DSS supports the President and Commander-in-Chief in his avowed commitment to a hitch-free handover and will assiduously work in this direction.
“It also supports the Presidential Transition Council and other related bodies in the states.
“It will collaborate with them and sister security and law enforcement agencies to ensure seamless inaugurations come 29th May, 2023.
“Consequently, the Service strongly warns those organising to thwart democracy in the country to retract from their devious schemes and orchestrations.
“Stakeholders, notably judicial authorities, media and the civil society, are enjoined to be watchful and cautious to avoid being used as instruments to subvert peace and stability of the nation.
“While its monitoring continues, the DSS will not hesitate to take decisive and necessary legal steps against these misguided elements to frustrate their obnoxious intentions.”
