Victor Ezeja
The Defence Headquarters has debunked social media reports that the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) has received request to effect change of leadership in the country.
In a statement released on Sunday, the Director, Defence Information, Brig.-Gen. Tukur Gusau, described the report as “false and disturbing.”
Gusau said the AFN neither received any request for coup nor made such declaration to anyone or any group at any point in time.
Gusau said the military is comfortable with the current democratic system in Nigeria and remain loyal to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as the Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces.
He said the military would continue to defend the constitution of the country, adding that those behind the “false” statement do not mean well for the country.
The army spokesman urged the public to disregard the information, adding that security forces are on the look out for those peddling such falsehood.
He called on the citizens to join hands in strengthening the nation’s democracy.
The statement titled “Re: Military Never Received Any Coup Request,” reads: “The Defence Headquarters is concerned about a false and disturbing social media reports twisted to state that the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) received request to effect change of leadership in the country.
“We want to use this opportunity to reiterate that the AFN never received nor made such declaration at any time to anyone or any group. We believe this statement came from those who do not wish the nation well. It is surely the wicked imagination of a few who are not happy with the progress and well-being of our dear country.
“The AFN is very comfortable with democracy and remain loyal to the President, Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria His Excellency President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR. The military is always willing and ready to defend the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
“We urge those peddling such falsehood to desist from such or face the law. The Military and indeed other security agencies are on the look out for these agents of doom.
“We must all all join hands to strengthen our democracy.”
Victor Ezeja is a passionate journalist with seven years of experience writing on economy, politics and energy. He holds a Master's degree in Mass Communication.
