The Nigerian army has responded to the scandalous allegations about them plotting to install an interim military government if the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate, Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), wins the February elections.
This information is contained in a statement issued in Abuja by the Acting Director of Army Public Relations, Colonel Sani Usman.
The statement reads in part, "The attention of the Army had been drawn to unsubstantiated allegations being circulated particularly in the social media about the Nigerian Army and the Chief of Army Staff'.”
“Any discerning mind would notice that these false and baseless allegations are calculated attempts by unpatriotic elements to divide the Nigerian Army, create disaffection among its ranks and distract the service from its avowed constitutional duty of defending the territorial integrity of our great nation.”
“Unfortunately for these individuals, their effort which are reminiscent of the NADECO days are obviously aimed at reversing the gains made and the renewed efforts in fighting terrorism and insurgency in the country is failing woefully.”
"The latest claim is that the Chief of Army Staff (COAs) is preparing to assume the leadership of this country through an interim government should the opposition party wins the 2015 general elections. This is dangerous, condemnable and a great disservice, given the tremendous sacrifices of the army in support of democracy in our nation.”
"This is a deliberate attempt to erode public confidence and trust in the army and will not be tolerated. The masterminds of these campaigns of calumny are advised to desist from their nefarious activities forthwith."
“It will be recalled that late last year, the same group using the stolen identity of a serving Lieutenant Colonel, wrote a petition to the President making all sorts of unfounded allegations.”
“The petition was thoroughly investigated by relevant security agencies. The findings indicated that the petition was indeed the handiwork of faceless and unpatriotic individuals who seek to distract the Nigerian Army.”
Usman insisted that the army is committed to fulfilling its duties as provided in Nigeria’s Constitution and urged individuals to stop making attempts “to drag the Nigerian Army into their political issues”.
Meanwhile the national army in cooperation with the Chadian and Cameroonian forces has recorded one of its major successes as
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