Nigeria: Military rejects calls to topple government
… Says Military better under Democracy
The Armed Forces of Nigeria has reiterated it’s resolve to support and sustain Democracy as the surest for of governance.
It further frowned at a report being circulated online about welfare issues in the Armed Forces of Nigeria.
The report which called on the military to interfere in democracy the Defence Headquarters say is highly unpatriotic, wicked, and an attempt to distract the Armed Forces of Nigeria from performing it’s
constitutional responsibilities.
In a statement, the Director Defence Information, Brigadier General Tukur Gusau noted that the leadership of the AFN gives priority to welfare of its peronnel however, we detest any attempt by any individual or group to instigate the law abiding Armed Forces of Nigeria to embark on any unconstitutional change of government in our country.
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“We wish to state unequivocally that the military is happy and better under democracy and will not get involved in any act to sabotage the hard-earned democracy in our country.
“The AFN under the leadership of the Chief of Defence Staff, General CG Musa is determined to ensure complete subordination of the Armed Forces to constitutional authority under His
Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and will not be distracted from its roles that are well defined in the 1999 constitution (as amended).” Gusau added.
