Army Affirms No Plans to Disrupt Nigeria’s Democracy
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, affirmed on Tuesday that the operatives under his command have embraced the democratic system of governance in Nigeria.
Lagbaja emphasized that the Nigerian Army personnel, under his leadership, are staunch supporters of democracy and have no intentions to undermine it.
His declaration follows a series of accusations regarding potential coup attempts within the military, which gained traction due to recent military takeovers in Mali, Burkina Faso, and the Niger Republic.
Despite these allegations, the military has consistently denied any such intentions. Addressing Nigerian Army officers at a seminar in Abuja, Lagbaja reiterated the army’s commitment to upholding the Constitution.
He reassured that the army personnel will continue fulfilling their duties as outlined in the constitution, affirming their dedication to preserving democratic principles.
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He said, ” Permit me to seize this opportunity to reiterate that the Armed Forces of Nigeria, particularly the Nigerian Army has come to terms with the country’s choice of democracy as the preferred system of governance. We are therefore agents of democracy and have no desire to truncate it.
“The Nigerian Army will continue to defend our constitution and not suspend it for whatever reason. It is the duty of our elected leaders to lead while the military does its job as enshrined in our constitution. Nigerian Army personnel must therefore remain professional and be above board as they discharge their constitutional duties.”
