The Nigerian Airforce has debunked rumours of plotting a coup. In a statement released on Thursday signed by its spokesperson, Olatokunbo Adesanya, the airforce pledged its loyalty to the president and reiterated its commitment to democracy.

Below is the Full statement obtained by Politics Nigeria;

The attention of the Nigerian Air Force, NAF, has been drawn to a mischievous allegation by an online media organization of the NAF’s involvement in the planning of a purported coup d’état to take over the reins of government.

The NAF considers it most ridiculous that anyone in his/her right senses, especially in the Twenty First Century, could still be fixated on the possibility of effecting a change in government in Nigeria in any way other than through the ballot box.

It would be recalled that the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sadique Baba Abubakar had on 18 May 2017, while commissioning new residential accommodation for personnel at NAF Base, Bill Clinton Drive Abuja, emphatically pledged the loyalty of the NAF to the President and Commander-in-Chief as well as to the Nigerian Constitution.

It is imperative to state that the earlier stance of the NAF on the unfortunate coup rumours has not changed.

The NAF is a highly professional and apolitical Service that is focused on ensuring the territorial integrity of Nigeria as well as facilitating a safe and secure environment for Nigerians to prosper while conducting their legal businesses. The strong belief of the NAF in democratic values was also demonstrated during the recent Gambian crisis.

The NAF was the first and only air force that ensured the will of Gambians was not subverted by promptly deploying its fighter aircraft, in addition to its transport aircraft to airlift needed troops and logistics, in readiness to preserve the country’s democracy, in line with the Federal Government’s directives.

It is therefore inconceivable that the same NAF would be involved in any way in any attempt to dismantle the political structure in Nigeria.

It appears some individuals with unknown intentions are bent on further spreading the malicious misinformation and hence, the need for the NAF to react.

The Chief of the Air Staff would like to assure Nigerians as a whole of the unalloyed loyalty of all NAF personnel to the President and Commander-in-Chief as well as to the Government of Nigeria as democratically constituted.

We, therefore, appeal to those peddling these false stories to cease, as they are constituting a source of distraction to NAF personnel, who are sacrificing on a daily basis to ensure the security of Nigeria.

You are please requested to use your medium to disseminate this information for the awareness of the general public. While thanking you for your usual support and cooperation, please accept the assurance of my best regards.
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There is no smoke without fire.First it was the Army & now Air Force.Histroy of previous military coups in Nigeria have shown that rumours are always the real decoy for an impending coup.God pls save us.

Paperwhite:
There is no smoke without fire.First it was the Army & now Air Force.Histroy of previous military coups in Nigeria have shown that rumours are always the real decoy for an impending coup.God pls save us.

The north knows the game they are playing.

akpamuomenka:



The north knows the game they are playing.

I'm telling you. They wanna take over the entire south. A typical Hausa/fulani man doesn't like people from south. They have planed and orchestrated this thing wella. Before osibanjo obasanjo tinubu realize it. It will be too late. #Islamization

First the rumours that Buhari was poisoned was spread by Imams across the north. This has gained roots that your average almajiri considers this as fact.

Secondly, the Dr Farooq memo which came out from none other than El Rufai's camp after being frustrated by Tinubu's reluctance to appoint him as VP to Osinbanjo.
The Farooq article was meant to portray the Osinbanjo acting Presidency as one favoring Yorubas and Redeem Church members. It is still gaining root among the islamist population.

Thirdly, a pan Northern collection of northern groups issues an ultimatum on Igbos residing in the north to vacate or face the consequences.


All these events are not independent but are being orchestrated by the Northern oligarchy in conjunction with Buhari's cabal to usher in anarchy and riots in the north from where a coup plot by Northern military officers will consolidate power back to the north for an indefinite period.


Add the fact that Boko haram is back then you should know the north is planning a coup. All command positions have Hausa fulani officers so a coup can easily be done. They are merely searching for the excuse to justify the coup

Change is here

BlowBack:
First the rumours that Buhari was poisoned was spread by Imams across the north. This has gained roots that your average almajiri considers this as fact.

Secondly, the Dr Farooq memo which came out from none other than El Rufai's camp after being frustrated by Tinubu's reluctance to appoint him as VP to Osinbanjo.
The Farooq article was meant to portray the Osinbanjo acting Presidency as one favoring Yorubas and Redeem Church members. It is still gaining root among the islamist population.

Thirdly, a pan Northern collection of northern groups issues an ultimatum on Igbos residing in the north to vacate or face the consequences.


All these events are not independent but are being orchestrated by the Northern oligarchy in conjunction with Buhari's cabal to usher in anarchy and riots in the north from where a coup plot by Northern military officers will consolidate power back to the north for an indefinite period.

Change is here

I do not know how old you are,but you are a good student of history.
God forbids we go down that lane.