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New Chief Of Army Staff by Donaluta(op): 12:52pm On May 25, 2021
Maj.Gen. Ben Ahanotu is the current Chief of Policy and Plans, Nigerian Army.
He occupies the most senior position next to Chief of Army staff

He can be the Next Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) or Chief of Army Staff (COAS)..

The presidency should appoint a new chief of army staff base on seniority..

Culled from Samuel godstime ( Emerging Leaders Forum Of Nigeria... ELFON)


lalasticlala
Mynd44

Front page please
Re: New Chief Of Army Staff by seunmsg(m): 12:59pm On May 25, 2021
According to garfield, Major General Abubakar Maikobi is currently the most senior officer in the army.

However, I’m fully supporting the emergence of Ahanotu. If not for anything but for peace in the south east region.

Maikobi is from Kano just like the current Chief of Naval staff. It would be unfair to have the commanders of Nigeria Army and Navy from the same state.
Re: New Chief Of Army Staff by wwwihy: 1:00pm On May 25, 2021
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Donaluta:
Maj.Gen. Ben Ahanotu is the current Chief of Policy and Plans, Nigerian Army.
He occupies the most senior position next to Chief of Army staff

He can be the Next Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) or Chief of Army Staff (COAS)..

The presidency should appoint a new chief of army staff base on seniority..

Culled from Samuel godstime ( Emerging Leaders Forum Of Nigeria... ELFON)


lalasticlala
Mynd44

Front page please
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Re: New Chief Of Army Staff by ahiboilandgas: 1:01pm On May 25, 2021
Donaluta:
Maj.Gen. Ben Ahanotu is the current Chief of Policy and Plans, Nigerian Army.
He occupies the most senior position next to Chief of Army staff

He can be the Next Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) or Chief of Army Staff (COAS)..

The presidency should appoint a new chief of army staff base on seniority..

Culled from Samuel godstime ( Emerging Leaders Forum Of Nigeria... ELFON)


lalasticlala
Mynd44

Front page please
keep dreaming.
Re: New Chief Of Army Staff by cocolacec(m):
Donaluta:
Maj.Gen. Ben Ahanotu is the current Chief of Policy and Plans, Nigerian Army.
He occupies the most senior position next to Chief of Army staff

He can be the Next Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) or Chief of Army Staff (COAS)..

The presidency should appoint a new chief of army staff base on seniority..

Culled from Samuel godstime ( Emerging Leaders Forum Of Nigeria... ELFON)


lalasticlala
Mynd44

Front page please
only myetti allah patron can decide
Re: New Chief Of Army Staff by Nobody: 1:01pm On May 25, 2021
Is this news true or it's an assumption?
I know that Buhari will appoint his junior who is a Muslim from the north so that he will be retired prematurely.
Re: New Chief Of Army Staff by baralatie(m): 1:01pm On May 25, 2021
seunmsg:
According to garfield, Major General Abubakar Maikobi is currently the most senior officer in the army.
I don't think so o
Re: New Chief Of Army Staff by baralatie(m): 1:02pm On May 25, 2021
Joysticks:
Is this news true or it's an assumption?
Speculation
Re: New Chief Of Army Staff by Prosperous111(m): 1:04pm On May 25, 2021
Let me book space down. When I see this on the front page I go comment
Re: New Chief Of Army Staff by FarahAideed: 1:06pm On May 25, 2021
Let's stop living in self deceit ..Buhari can never give an Igboman
Re: New Chief Of Army Staff by seunmsg(m): 1:07pm On May 25, 2021
baralatie:
I don't think so o
garfield, over to you.
Re: New Chief Of Army Staff by helinues: 1:07pm On May 25, 2021
grin
Re: New Chief Of Army Staff by Donaluta(op): 1:24pm On May 25, 2021
seunmsg:
According to garfield, Major General Abubakar Maikobi is currently the most senior officer in the army.

However, I’m fully supporting the emergence of Ahanotu. If not for anything but for peace in the south east region.

Maikobi is from Kano just like the current Chief of Naval staff. It would be unfair to have the commanders of Nigeria Army and Navy from the same state.
You are wrong ..very very wrong
Re: New Chief Of Army Staff by Donaluta(op): 1:25pm On May 25, 2021
FarahAideed:
Let's stop living in self deceit ..Buhari can never give an Igboman
Fact .. pure fact
Re: New Chief Of Army Staff by slivertongue: 1:31pm On May 25, 2021
seunmsg:
According to garfield, Major General Abubakar Maikobi is currently the most senior officer in the army.

However, I’m fully supporting the emergence of Ahanotu. If not for anything but for peace in the south east region.

Maikobi is from Kano just like the current Chief of Naval staff. It would be unfair to have the commanders of Nigeria Army and Navy from the same state.
wishful thinking
Re: New Chief Of Army Staff by chichar1(f): 1:49pm On May 25, 2021
Buhari a terrorist, appointing an igbo man as army chief, is like Chelsea winning the champions league this weekend
Re: New Chief Of Army Staff by NengiWIDEtoto: 2:11pm On May 25, 2021
Dream on
Re: New Chief Of Army Staff by iampeterben(m): 2:13pm On May 25, 2021
Go give am
Re: New Chief Of Army Staff by garfield1: 2:17pm On May 25, 2021
Fergie001, we are waiting
Re: New Chief Of Army Staff by Businesstools(m): 2:22pm On May 25, 2021
Donaluta:
Maj.Gen. Ben Ahanotu is the current Chief of Policy and Plans, Nigerian Army.
He occupies the most senior position next to Chief of Army staff

He can be the Next Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) or Chief of Army Staff (COAS)..

The presidency should appoint a new chief of army staff base on seniority..

Culled from Samuel godstime ( Emerging Leaders Forum Of Nigeria... ELFON)


lalasticlala
Mynd44

Front page please
There's something most of you don't know, becoming a service chief is not only by seniority.
Re: New Chief Of Army Staff by fergie001(mod):
Ahanotu cannot replace Irabor because he is of Course 35.....and Irabor is of Course 34. Technically, his Senior.

Ahanotu is a close friend and confidante of Attahiru....a relationship that have lasted a long time. But he is from Anambra.

Sharham is of 35 running 36 but he has an issue....he is from Kano, the same State as the Defence Minister & Chief of Naval Staff.
That knocks him out.

Yusuf Manu is from Yobe.....he is knocked off cos he is 37.
The President will not go below 36 if at all he wants a favoured person. The IGP is from Yobe....difficult.

Same problem with Yahaya and Alli-Keffi who are on 37 and 38 respectively. They are Out.

Okonkwo is on 35 but he is from Imo. Mainly an administrative man.

There are others as well but Aliyu seems to balance everywhere....he is 36 and from Gombe.

Buhari should do well to leave it with someone from 35. Becoming a Service Chief is strictly political, aided by geographical zone and not by seniority.

garfield1....

PS: Major-General AS Maikobi is far junior to Ahanotu.

Maikobi is Course 36 whilst Ahanotu is Course 35.

Maikobi is from Kano and faces the same problem as Sharham.
Re: New Chief Of Army Staff by Donaluta(op): 2:57pm On May 25, 2021
fergie001:
Ahanotu cannot replace Irabor because he is of Course 35.....and Irabor is of Course 34. Technically, his Senior.

Ahanotu is a close friend and confidante of Attahiru....a relationship that have lasted a long time. But he is from Anambra.

Sharham is of 35 running 36 but he has an issue....he is from Kano, the same State as the Defence Minister & Chief of Naval Staff.
That knocks him out.

Yusuf Manu is from Yobe.....he is knocked off cos he is 37.
The President will not go below 36 if at all he wants a favoured person. The IGP is from Yobe....difficult.

Same problem with Yahaya and Alli-Keffi who are on 37 and 38 respectively. They are Out.

Okonkwo is on 35 but he is from Imo. Mainly an administrative man.

They are others as well but Aliyu seems to balance everywhere....he is 36 and from Gombe.

Buhari should do well to leave it with someone from 35. Becoming a Service Chief is strictly political, aided by geographical zone and not by seniority.

garfield1....
Thanks for the clarification... Really appreciate
Re: New Chief Of Army Staff by Donaluta(op): 2:58pm On May 25, 2021
fergie001:
Ahanotu cannot replace Irabor because he is of Course 35.....and Irabor is of Course 34. Technically, his Senior.

Ahanotu is a close friend and confidante of Attahiru....a relationship that have lasted a long time. But he is from Anambra.

Sharham is of 35 running 36 but he has an issue....he is from Kano, the same State as the Defence Minister & Chief of Naval Staff.
That knocks him out.

Yusuf Manu is from Yobe.....he is knocked off cos he is 37.
The President will not go below 36 if at all he wants a favoured person. The IGP is from Yobe....difficult.

Same problem with Yahaya and Alli-Keffi who are on 37 and 38 respectively. They are Out.

Okonkwo is on 35 but he is from Imo. Mainly an administrative man.

They are others as well but Aliyu seems to balance everywhere....he is 36 and from Gombe.

Buhari should do well to leave it with someone from 35. Becoming a Service Chief is strictly political, aided by geographical zone and not by seniority.

garfield1....
Ahanotu can still replace attahiru ... Baa
Re: New Chief Of Army Staff by fergie001(mod): 3:07pm On May 25, 2021
Donaluta:
Ahanotu can still replace attahiru ... Baa
Yes..but it lies with the President....Experience has taught us not to raise hopes.

Whomever is your COAS...must be someone you trust implicitly. That man is the man that can take you out so technically, he is your guardian angel.

The last batch of Service Chiefs were;
CDS - SW
IGP - NC
CNS - SS
CAS - NE
COAS - NE

Present Batch;
CDS - SS
Ag. IGP - NE
CAS - SW
CNS - NW
COAS - ? (place a bet)
Re: New Chief Of Army Staff by RuddyDesign: 3:16pm On May 25, 2021
OK
Re: New Chief Of Army Staff by Donaluta(op): 3:22pm On May 25, 2021
fergie001:
Yes..but it lies with the President....Experience has taught us not to raise hopes.

Whomever is your COAS...must be someone you trust implicitly. That man is the man that can take you out so technically, he is your guardian angel.

The last batch of Service Chiefs were;
CDS - SW
IGP - NC
CNS - SS
CAS - NE
COAS - NE

Present Batch;
CDS - SS
Ag. IGP - NE
CAS - SW
CNS - NW
COAS - ? (place a bet)
Would place my bet on North Central...NC .. I'd there is any senior officer from there... Definitely won't be SE
Re: New Chief Of Army Staff by fergie001(mod): 3:34pm On May 25, 2021
Donaluta:
Would place my bet on North Central...NC .. I'd there is any senior officer from there... Definitely won't be SE
Front runners are mainly from the SE and NW/NE.
Re: New Chief Of Army Staff by garfield1: 3:40pm On May 25, 2021
fergie001:
Ahanotu cannot replace Irabor because he is of Course 35.....and Irabor is of Course 34. Technically, his Senior.

Ahanotu is a close friend and confidante of Attahiru....a relationship that have lasted a long time. But he is from Anambra.

Sharham is of 35 running 36 but he has an issue....he is from Kano, the same State as the Defence Minister & Chief of Naval Staff.
That knocks him out.

Yusuf Manu is from Yobe.....he is knocked off cos he is 37.
The President will not go below 36 if at all he wants a favoured person. The IGP is from Yobe....difficult.

Same problem with Yahaya and Alli-Keffi who are on 37 and 38 respectively. They are Out.

Okonkwo is on 35 but he is from Imo. Mainly an administrative man.

There are others as well but Aliyu seems to balance everywhere....he is 36 and from Gombe.

Buhari should do well to leave it with someone from 35. Becoming a Service Chief is strictly political, aided by geographical zone and not by seniority.

garfield1....

PS: Major-General AS Maikobi is far junior to Ahanotu.

Maikobi is Course 36 whilst Ahanotu is Course 35.

Maikobi is from Kano and faces the same problem as Sharham.
I suspect buhari might give it to the ss/se.what about shodunke,e.n udoh,roger Nicholas,p bogie,ejemai,duru,ode,b oyefeso,j orokpo,a.m.sabo,j s Malu,dikko who are direct course mates of late attahiru? Have they retired or still in service?

Is ahanotu the most senior in course 35? How can he be 35 like attahiru when attahiru became major general in 2015 and ahanotu in 2017?

Anyway,in terms of service chiefs,seniority counts more than political consideration
Re: New Chief Of Army Staff by garfield1: 3:41pm On May 25, 2021
Businesstools:
There's something most of you don't know, becoming a service chief is not only by seniority.
True but in the military,it is mostly by seniority
Re: New Chief Of Army Staff by colorsofrainbow:
seunmsg:
According to garfield, Major General Abubakar Maikobi is currently the most senior officer in the army.

However, I’m fully supporting the emergence of Ahanotu. If not for anything but for peace in the south east region.

Maikobi is from Kano just like the current Chief of Naval staff. It would be unfair to have the commanders of Nigeria Army and Navy from the same state.
If truly this your new found love for SE is genuine,God bless you but if not,your fake love wont fetch you any honour cos we know about your history in bigotry against SE like your Buhari but meanwhile God bless you.
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