Calls have been made for Tinubu to declare a state of emergency in Zamfara Amidst Security Crisis.

The United Democratic Coalition (UDC) has formally requested President Bola Tinubu to declare a state of emergency in Zamfara State, citing a severe degradation of security and a perceived breakdown of democratic principles. In a statement released Friday, UDC President Abdulrahman Danladi characterized Zamfara as a “state under siege,” alleging governmental abandonment of its duty to protect citizens.

The UDC highlighted the recent suspension of ten Zamfara State lawmakers, purportedly for raising concerns regarding insecurity and illegal mining, as evidence of “executive tyranny.” Drawing parallels with the recent political tensions in Rivers State, the coalition argued that the severity of the situation in Zamfara warrants immediate federal intervention to restore order and safeguard democratic institutions. The UDC proposes a six-month state of emergency to allow security forces to stabilize the region and ensure a return to constitutional governance. Furthermore, they demand the reinstatement of the suspended lawmakers and an investigation into potential executive overreach.