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Coups: We Will Continue To Defend Democracy And The Constitution - COAS Lagbaja by chokekachy(op): 6:29pm On Mar 05, 2024
The Nigerian Army has restated its commitment to protect and uphold democracy in Nigeria, saying it “will continue to defend our constitution and not suspend it for whatever reason.”

Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, who declared this position at a seminar on career planning and management organised by the Army headquarters in Abuja on Tuesday, said the Army has no plan to interfere in or truncate democracy in Nigeria.

Addressing participants at the training, Gen. Lagbaja charged officers of the Nigerian Army to remain above board in the discharge of their professional duties.

His words: “Permit me to seize this opportunity to reiterate that the Armed Forces of Nigeria, particularly the Nigerian Army has come to terms with the country’s choice of democracy as the preferred system of governance.

“We are, therefore, agents of democracy and have no desire to truncate it. The Nigerian Army will continue to defend our constitution and not suspend it for whatever reason. It is the duty of our elected leaders to lead while the military does its job as enshrined in our constitution.

“Nigerian Army personnel must therefore remain professional and be above board as they discharge their constitutional duties.”
https://thewillnews.com/well-not-suspend-but-defend-constitution-nigerian-army-restates-commitment-to-uphold-democracy-in-nigeria/#:~:text=%E2%80%9CWe%20are%2C%20therefore%2C%20agents,as%20enshrined%20in%20our%20constitution.

Re: Coups: We Will Continue To Defend Democracy And The Constitution - COAS Lagbaja by Putindbutt(m): 6:39pm On Mar 05, 2024
I have so much respect for this man and the late Attahiru, you hardly hear them make the news but their work is really speaking for them.
Re: Coups: We Will Continue To Defend Democracy And The Constitution - COAS Lagbaja by Massiveglory: 6:41pm On Mar 05, 2024
No smoke without fire.
When you begin to hear things like this. You know some persons are afraid of getting a taste of what they did to democracy and the constitution of the country.
Re: Coups: We Will Continue To Defend Democracy And The Constitution - COAS Lagbaja by NaijaCover(m): 6:53pm On Mar 05, 2024
Following The Update
Re: Coups: We Will Continue To Defend Democracy And The Constitution - COAS Lagbaja by N2B2: 6:53pm On Mar 05, 2024
Permit me to seize this opportunity to reiterate that the Armed Forces of Nigeria, particularly the Nigerian Army has come to terms with the country’s choice of democracy as the preferred system of governance.
Translation: Our bellies are full, and our wallets are fat. Nigerians, enjoy the shege.
Re: Coups: We Will Continue To Defend Democracy And The Constitution - COAS Lagbaja by FOOTSOLDIER2(f): 6:53pm On Mar 05, 2024
Don't worry, even you self won't know when the coup will happen, you too will become a refugee... lipsrsealed
Re: Coups: We Will Continue To Defend Democracy And The Constitution - COAS Lagbaja by CelestineNelson: 6:53pm On Mar 05, 2024
Politicians are scared ...

Re: Coups: We Will Continue To Defend Democracy And The Constitution - COAS Lagbaja by SoNature(m): 6:53pm On Mar 05, 2024
Why do these soldiers always talk about coup?

Nigerians are talking about hunger and they are busy talking about coup.

It seems they received intel that some soldiers are trying to chase Tinubu out of Aso Rock!
Re: Coups: We Will Continue To Defend Democracy And The Constitution - COAS Lagbaja by Adamux: 6:53pm On Mar 05, 2024
Say No to coup and their promoters.

If you lose elections, wait till the next one. Ruling Nigeria is not by force.
Re: Coups: We Will Continue To Defend Democracy And The Constitution - COAS Lagbaja by Ofunaofu: 6:53pm On Mar 05, 2024
It's very obvious that they are eternally afraid
Re: Coups: We Will Continue To Defend Democracy And The Constitution - COAS Lagbaja by Cj4charles(m): 6:53pm On Mar 05, 2024
grin
Re: Coups: We Will Continue To Defend Democracy And The Constitution - COAS Lagbaja by cybernaut(m): 6:56pm On Mar 05, 2024
Coup loading
Re: Coups: We Will Continue To Defend Democracy And The Constitution - COAS Lagbaja by Ashez: 6:56pm On Mar 05, 2024
Time will tell
Re: Coups: We Will Continue To Defend Democracy And The Constitution - COAS Lagbaja by Promismike(m): 6:58pm On Mar 05, 2024
Nigeria needs a revolution not military intervention. After all this faulty foundation that's bedeviling the nation is layed by the military.
Re: Coups: We Will Continue To Defend Democracy And The Constitution - COAS Lagbaja by xpressionx(m): 6:58pm On Mar 05, 2024
That coup is real.
The over defending proves it
Re: Coups: We Will Continue To Defend Democracy And The Constitution - COAS Lagbaja by EdiskyHarry: 6:59pm On Mar 05, 2024
Rubbish
Re: Coups: We Will Continue To Defend Democracy And The Constitution - COAS Lagbaja by AllahOfBlood: 7:00pm On Mar 05, 2024
cheesy

Greedy man na ur turn to chop now

continue
Re: Coups: We Will Continue To Defend Democracy And The Constitution - COAS Lagbaja by Kennitrust(m): 7:00pm On Mar 05, 2024
Tinubu don giveam better share


They are denying what is about to happen.



Even Peter told Jesus that 'for better and for worse', him go defend Jesus.



The current situation in Nigeria can be rescued by coup.
Re: Coups: We Will Continue To Defend Democracy And The Constitution - COAS Lagbaja by Slytiger: 7:01pm On Mar 05, 2024
The headless fascist mob wouldn't like this. They are free to cry though.
Re: Coups: We Will Continue To Defend Democracy And The Constitution - COAS Lagbaja by Spuggie: 7:01pm On Mar 05, 2024
Amazing stuff.
Re: Coups: We Will Continue To Defend Democracy And The Constitution - COAS Lagbaja by Helpfromabove1(m):
Who tell this one say COAS they know about the coup , COAS and the rest is well settled they don’t do coup

Na Barack boys Dey do coup , they are the ones feeling the pain with dere family

How will someone put his life on the line for some people in Abuja to be enjoying and yet there salaries and benefits are not paid on time,there families are shouting Ebi Pawa and the little salaries they get is now worthless due to bad economic policies and they have the guns in dere hands

Don’t talk to EMilokan to do something fast

It will surprise us all
Nigeria is not immune to coup
Re: Coups: We Will Continue To Defend Democracy And The Constitution - COAS Lagbaja by Asonaijaaso: 7:03pm On Mar 05, 2024
GOOD JOB COAS LAGBAJA

WE ALL AGREED ON BALLOTS FOR A REASON.

DONT CHANGE BALLOTS TO BULLET IN THE MIDDLE OF THE GAME.
Re: Coups: We Will Continue To Defend Democracy And The Constitution - COAS Lagbaja by kettykin:
A coup now is not in the best interest of igbos , our super governors will be forced to leave their seats , their visions and super projects
Re: Coups: We Will Continue To Defend Democracy And The Constitution - COAS Lagbaja by Major7: 7:04pm On Mar 05, 2024
We're observing from high places
Re: Coups: We Will Continue To Defend Democracy And The Constitution - COAS Lagbaja by ecolime(m): 7:04pm On Mar 05, 2024
SoNature:
Why do these soldiers always talk about coup?

Nigerians are talking about hunger and they are busy talking about coup.

It seems they received intel that some soldiers are trying to chase Tinubu out of Aso Rock!
It's in response to the talks by a set of people in the country.


They supported coups in some West African countries and they've been hoping for same in Nigeria.
Re: Coups: We Will Continue To Defend Democracy And The Constitution - COAS Lagbaja by SensualMan: 7:04pm On Mar 05, 2024
The people that plotted the first coup de tat in Nigeria are now on the bench observing and giving total support to Mr President and at the same time cashing out in the bad economy.

If dem born ur papa well plot any coup against Jagaban.

Jagaban Amaka!


Ebi n pawa ooo!

Re: Coups: We Will Continue To Defend Democracy And The Constitution - COAS Lagbaja by ScamDemicEra: 7:04pm On Mar 05, 2024
......... as if he can guarantee it with such a coup-friendly atmosphere in the country, these generals wey don chop bellyful love the status quo.

They may be banking on say junior rank soldiers with balls no dey army again. RIP Gideon Orkar.
Re: Coups: We Will Continue To Defend Democracy And The Constitution - COAS Lagbaja by Emman08: 7:04pm On Mar 05, 2024
There's a reason the great Fela referred to the military as Zombies. They are dumb, brainless and boneheaded. They are a large part of why Nigeria is where it is right now and they've got no place in governance.
Re: Coups: We Will Continue To Defend Democracy And The Constitution - COAS Lagbaja by Djele: 7:05pm On Mar 05, 2024
Keep defending while the innocent zombies dies for 50k salary
Re: Coups: We Will Continue To Defend Democracy And The Constitution - COAS Lagbaja by oyeb15: 7:07pm On Mar 05, 2024
While politicians continue to bastardize d constitution.

We are looking forward to our young vibrant Captains and majors not all these pot belly peppersoup generals
Re: Coups: We Will Continue To Defend Democracy And The Constitution - COAS Lagbaja by Lumarstone: 7:08pm On Mar 05, 2024
Long live to Nigeria military chief
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