Nigeria’s Defence Headquarters has denied reports circulating on social media claiming that the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) received requests to change the nation’s leadership.
In a statement signed by the Director of Defence Information, Brigadier General Tukur Gusau on Sunday, August 13, 2023 and posted on its official Twitter handle, the Defence Headquarters emphasized that the AFN never received nor made such declaration to any individual or group.
#PressRelease : Military Never Received Any Coup Requesthttps://t.co/vBW5zs10iC
— DEFENCE HQ NIGERIA (@DefenceInfoNG) August 13, 2023
“We want to use this opportunity to reiterate that the AFN never received nor made such declaration at any time to anyone or any group. We believe this statement came from those who do not wish the nation well. It is surely the wicked imagination of a few who are not happy with the progress and well-being of our dear country.”
The Military expressed concerns over the misinformation, attributing it to detractors aiming to destabilize the nation.
Brigadier General Gusau assured Nigerians of their loyalty to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu
“The AFN is very comfortable with democracy and remain loyal to the President, Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria His Excellency President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR.”
The Director reiterated the military’s commitment to defend the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
“We urge those peddling such falsehood to desist from such or face the law. The Military and indeed other security agencies are on the lookout for these agents of doom. We must all join hands to strengthen our democracy.”
PIAK
