THE ICIR
THE Defense Headquarters (DHQ) has dismissed reports that military officers are planning to disrupt the 2023 general elections in connivance with some politicians.
The military high command dismissed reports alleging a meeting with a presidential candidate by serving military officers on Thursday, February 9.
In a statement released on Saturday, February 11, by the acting Director, Defence Information, Brigadier General Tukur Gusau, the Armed Forces described the claims as wicked and very malicious propaganda.
The military also said speculations of a plot by military officers to oust the present civilian government and throw the country into a constitutional crisis were unfounded.
“The Armed Forces of Nigeria notes with dismay the story being peddled around by some unscrupulous elements alleging that some military officers met with a Presidential candidate with the aim of disrupting the general elections and setting the country on fire. The wicked and very malicious propaganda indicated that a so-called Thursday meeting was plotting a Coup d’etat to establish unconstitutional order.
