The Nigerian Army has reiterated that it had nothing to do with the 2019 general elections other than ensure a peaceful and secured environment for the conduct of the elections.
The Army said it has issued a code of conduct to its officers and soldiers in this regard insisting that it remains apolitical in the elections.
A statement entitled ‘RE- ALLEGATION OF POLITICAL INVOLVEMENT OF A MILITARY OFFICER IN RIVERS STATE’, signed by Col Sagir Musa, Acting Director, Army Public Relations made the Army’s stand explicit.
It said, ‘The Nigerian Army has made it sufficiently and consistently clear that non of its personnel will be involved in political campaigns, escort of VIPs for political missions and above all, aiding or supporting any political party as has been circulated in noticeable media platforms.
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,”Although, a detailed release has been released, the need to further make the position of the Nigerian Army clearer is therefore imperative.
“Our Rules of Engagement and Code of Conduct have not assigned any political role to the Nigerian Srmy in this regard.
“Nigerian Army’s involvement starts and ends with the provision of peaceful and secured environment for the conduct of 2019 General Elections.
“Therefore, any insinuation or assertion against this declaration is mischievous and politically motivated which the Nigerian Army under the command of Lt Gen TY Buratai has strongly and severally warned against.
“Members of the public are please requested to judge the Nigerian Army on this declaration.”
Sagir Musa
Colonel
Acting Director Army Public Relations
