The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai
has warned Army Officers to steer clear of politics.
A statement yesterday by Army spokesman, Brigadier General
Sani Usman said the Army Chief had received information that some individuals
approached some officers and soldiers for undisclosed political reasons.
Usman said on the basis of that, he has warned such persons
to desist from these acts.
Usman said Buratai also reminded them that Nigerian Army is
a thorough professional, disciplined, loyal and apolitical institution with
clear constitutional roles and responsibilities.
He said, “Therefore, he seriously warned and advised all
officers and soldiers interested in politics, to resign their commission or
apply for voluntary discharge forthwith.”
He said any officer or soldier of Nigerian Army found
engaging in unprofessional conducts such as politicking, would have
themselves to blame.
“The COAS has further reiterated that the Nigerian Army will
remain apolitical and respect the Constitution of the Federal Republic of
Nigeria,” the Army statement said.
By Ronald Mutum
