The Nigerian Army has debunked the rumour making the rounds in the social media that the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt-Gen. Kenneth Minimah, and the military leadership are actively working for an interim government after May 29, 2015.

The Acting Director of Army Public Relations
(Ag.DAPR), Col. Sani Usman, said in a statement on
Tuesday that the Army's attention has "been drawn
to spurious and unsubstantiated allegations being
circulated, particularly in the social media, about the Nigerian Army, the Chief of Army Staff and some serving senior officers.

"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".

Before dealing with these allegations, Usman said, it is important to note that these efforts are renewed attempts by the same faceless groups who since last year have made futile efforts to politicize ongoing counter-terrorism and counter-insurgency operations of the Nigerian Army and other security agencies.

He 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.

He said the petition was thoroughly investigated by
relevant security agencies, adding that the findings
indicated that the petition was indeed the handiwork of faceless and unpatriotic individuals who seek to distract the army.

The ag. DAPR said the latest effort by these same
group and their collaborators is the sensational and
outrageous claim that the Chief of Army Staff is
preparing to assume the leadership of this country
through an interim government, in the event that the opposition party wins the 2015 general election at the federal level.

Usman warned that such unpatriotic act is “dangerous, condemnable and a great disservice,
given the tremendous sacrifices of the Nigerian army in support of democracy in our nation.”

According to him, “This deliberate attempt to erode
public confidence and trust in the Nigerian army will not be tolerated and the masterminds of these
campaigns of calumny are advised to desist from
their nefarious activities forthwith.”

Similarly, the army spokesman said, a letter has also surfaced in the social media purportedly written by ‘Concerned Officers and Soldiers of Operation Zaman Lafiya.’

Usman reminded Nigeria that the said letter was a
rehash of the same issues peddled by the writers of a similar petition last year using the stolen identity of a serving military officer.

Also, he said, another online medium has claimed
that two serving Major Generals of the Nigerian army have tendered “a letter of resignation” over an alleged disagreement with the Chief of Army Staff during a meeting.”
“The medium neither mentioned the names of the
senior officers concerned, nor the time and place of
the alleged meeting with the Chief of Army Staff. For the avoidance of doubt, there has been no
resignation whatsoever in the Nigerian Army on
account of the disagreement with the Chief of Army
Staff.

“It must be stated categorically that the Nigerian
Army is apolitical. In the same vein, it does not
tolerate any of its officers or soldiers being involved
in political matters”, he remarked.
In this regard, Usman continued, “it is recalled that
the Chief of Army Staff while addressing the passing- out-parade of 71 Regular Recruits Intake at Depot Nigerian Army Zaria, recently, reiterated this thus, “As you all aware, this is an election year.”

The Ag. DAPR urged members of the public who are
in doubt “to read and understand the code of
conduct for military personnel during elections.
“You must remain apolitical at all times and in all
situations. You must also see yourselves as
ambassadors of the Nigerian Army and project the
image of the Service positively at all times. To
achieve this, you are expected to discharge your
duties diligently, professionally and patriotically.”

Speaking further, Usman restated the fact that the
Nigerian Army remains committed and loyal to the
Constitution of the country and the President,
Commander-in-Chief.
He said: “The army is conscious and committed to its subordination to constituted civil authorities.

“Politicians and their agents and agencies should
please desist from attempts to drag the Nigerian
Army into their political issues. Nigerian Army
welcomes genuine complaints against individual
officers and soldiers.

“Cases of alleged corruption or misconduct should
therefore be directed to the appropriate civilian or
military authority, instead of embarking on
unfounded smear campaigns that will achieve no
result.”

www.thisdaylive.com/articles/army-we-are-not-aware-of-plan-for-interim-government/200938/

PDP openly knows long ago that POVERTY is our number one problem. Stop collecting Rice, Sugar, Motorcycle, Cars, Money from them. They will come back and deduct it in million times from us. 16years of no good result! All they give you now won't last for four years.

Good things comes easily and in silent, not by sharing rice e.t.c

Vote wisely!
SAI BUHARI

What rather would you have said??....We don't expect you to admit it openly.

You better not be aware ooo,cos we cant afford to go through another political debacle this time. June 12 comes to mind.

It's the work of Association of Propagandist Clowns

Do you bother to read the post above before you spit this trash? Btw, how much are you paid to do this, I observed u have being spamming almost every thread with this poem since yesterday. Be careful, otherwise u will force seun to do the needful(ban u).

yomip3t:
PDP openly knows long ago that POVERTY is our number one problem. Stop collecting Rice, Sugar, Motorcycle, Cars, Money from them. They will come back and deduct it in million times from us. 16years of no good result! All they give you now won't last for four years.

Good things comes easily and in silent, not by sharing rice e.t.c

Vote wisely!
SAI BUHARI

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Goodluck Jonathan Is A Superior Presidential Material To Muhammadu Buhari, By Femi Aribisala(Columnist)
www.nairaland.com/2127363/gej-superior-presidential-material-gmb#2127363.3


I’ll Perform Better In My Second
Term If Re-Elected - President Jonathan
Assures
www.nairaland.com/2128799/ill-perform-better-second-term#30406396

Their is nothing left to b said execpt....


Vote Buhari, Vote feBUHARI.

They can keep denying it if they like or chose to be deliberately ignorant, Nigerians are aware.

SR published an article about investigations they carried out which suggests the government has drawn up a series of plans to scuttle the elections or ensure its postponement, the last resort of which is to put in place an interim government. So far, they've been proven right especially with the protest to the INEC HQ by a motley crew of youths apparently paid to do so.

When the chips are down, Nigerians are looking up to our army to do what is right by handing over the reigns of power to the duly elected president which one could confidently predict would be GMB and give Jonathan the Gbagbo treatment he deserves. The ICC would welcome him with open arms.

God bless Nigeria.

Does spreading this propaganda about the Army should be kiaful of what they wish for,they shld knw that the Arm Force is Apolitical and shld not be drawn into political matters.

I often work with a theory called 'what if', what if the army are actually planning govt overthrow underground, will you welcome the interim govt.?

omenka:
They can keep denying it if they like or chose to be deliberately ignorant, Nigerians are aware.

SR published an article about investigations they carried out which suggests the government has drawn up a series of plans to scuttle the elections or ensure its postponement, the last resort of which is to put in place an interim government. So far, they've been proven right especially with the protest to the INEC HQ by a motley crew of youths apparently paid to do so.

When the chips are down, Nigerians are looking up to our army to do what is right by handing over the reigns of power to the duly elected president which one could confidently predict would be GMB and give Jonathan the Gbagbo treatment he deserves. The ICC would welcome him with open arms.

God bless Nigeria.

Nobody expects the army to admit planning to overthrow the government. Those insinuating plans to set up an interim government are not too far from the truth because some of the actions of this government and the military leaders as reported by some reputable news media support those allegations.

GEJ is a drawning man who wants to drag Nigeria along with him but IN SHA ALLAH, Nigeria will overcome their evil intentions and will get the positive change it requires.

msmon:
Do you bother to read the post above before you spit this trash? Btw, how much are you paid to do this, I observed u have being spamming almost every thread with this poem since yesterday. Be careful, otherwise u will force seun to do the needful(ban u).




*********************************************
Goodluck Jonathan Is A Superior Presidential Material To Muhammadu Buhari, By Femi Aribisala(Columnist)
www.nairaland.com/2127363/gej-superior-presidential-material-gmb#2127363.3


I’ll Perform Better In My Second
Term If Re-Elected - President Jonathan
Assures
www.nairaland.com/2128799/ill-perform-better-second-term#30406396

That's why you are busy reading every post on NL.
Unemployed being....Element of PDP.

this is true.[color=#990000][/color]The ideal situation I would love is for the military under the current COAS to take over from Jonathan just a few weeks before election (in 2019t) and still deliver the dividends of democracy to the populus. That the name of the government is a military dictatorship, does not mean they should just sit down and loot like past leaders... this will make them more acceptable to the international community. Nigeria does need a mix of democratic and military dictatorship, and Boss Ken should be prepared, the south will stand with you and watch them do their worse. The power will have to move through all the geopolitical zones in the south; for 30 years, the North needs to see what leadership is all about from competent southern Nigeria men and women, whether in military or civilian clothes.

I have checked your profile and I have seen enough reason I should not exchange word with you, u are just a political thug. FYI, I'm a staunch supporter of Buhari as well but not APC.

yomip3t:


That's why you are busy reading every post on NL.
Unemployed being....Element of PDP.

msmon:





I have checked your profile and I have seen enough reason I should not exchange word with you, u are just a political thug. FYI, I'm a staunch supporter of Buhari as well but not APC.

I can see how NL has become your best friend. If GEJ give you work you won't be here calling someone political thug when you are NL slave. You are a Supporter of Buhari but not APC..... Rubbish talk.