Adamawa State Governor Murtala Nyako has declared two days public holiday in the state in what many political analysts are referring to as impeachment jitters.
The notice was given by Nyako’s officer and read, “His Excellency, Governor Murtala Nyako, has approved Monday, July 7 and Tuesday, July 8 as work-free days in Adamawa State.
“This is to enable the people of the state to reflect on the current happenings in the country and to use the period to offer special prayers for peace in the state and the country.
“The period is to also allow Adamawa workers reflect on their current challenges. It is also a thanksgiving period for the citizens to appreciate God’s protection despite all challenges.”
However PDP lawmakers in the House of Assembly have referred to the move as an attempt to frustrate the impeachment action currently ongoing against the Governor.
Acting Chief Judge of the state, Justice Ambrose Mammadi, was scheduled to inaugurate today a seven member panel to investigate allegations of gross misconduct against the Governor.
Deputy Majority Leader of the House, Mr. Adamu Kamale, said “The issue now is not before the House. There may be mischief to this in whichever way you look at it. But, already, the (acting) Chief Judge has set up the seven-man panel to investigate the governor and his deputy and there is no way they can block the CJ.
“In addition, praying to God is supposed to be a daily affair as most of our religions are practising it. For two days to be set aside as praying days, well I don’t know his intention. I will have to read the statement, probably I can pick something from it.”
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