Nigerian military warns politicians, soldiers against coup

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The Defence Headquarters in a statement by its spokesperson, Onyema Nwachukwu, said it was reacting to a statement by a senior lawyer calling for the handing over of power to the military.

“Let it be stated categorically that the Armed Forces of Nigeria remain fully committed to the present Administration and all associated democratic institutions.

“We shall continue to remain apolitical, subordinate to the Civil Authority, firmly loyal to the President, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of theNigeria last witnessed a military coup in 1993 with the military eventually relinquishing power in 1999. There have been successful democratic transitions since then including to an opposition party as democracy takes its root in Africa’s largest country.DHQ Warns Misguided Politicians, Military Personnel Against Coup

The attention of the military high command has been drawn to a statement purported to have been made by one Robert Clark SAN, suggesting that current political leadership should hand over power to the military for the purpose of restructuring. The Nigerian Military wish to dissociate itself from such anti-democratic utterance and position.

 

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The fat generals can issue as many warnings as they like but history teaches us that a coup is a radical change in the leadership and direction of a country. That is precisely what we need in Nigeria today. A coup (a revolution) is the only hope Nigeria has at this stage.

Who are the military and who are the soldiers?

I'm old enough to remember reading about it and the civil war when it began. I used to deliver newspapers early in the morning before school. Great documentary on the topic. A History of Nigeria by Jide Olanrewaju Naij - (An Actualize Production)

Buhari, instability and coup!

NigeriaAnUnquantifiableScam

Coup is the best options for this godamn government

I'm Not Surprised. I Will Not Be.

😄😄😆indirectly, it is Nigerian politicians that issue tht warning. They are afraid of being victim after destroying nigeria

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