APC Congrutales Newly Appointed COAS, Sends Crucial Message Over Insurgents, Others
-APC has congratulated Major General Farouk Yahaya on his appointment as the new chief of army staff
- The ruling party made the statement by Senator John James Akpanduoehehe the APC caretaker secretary in reaction to the president's choice
- Akpanduoehehe urged the new army boss to be more vigilant and ensure increased cooperation
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The All Progressives Congress (APC) on Thursday, May 27, welcomed the appointment of Major General Farouk Yahaya as the new Chief of Army Staff (COAS) as President Muhammadu Buhari's choice.
Legit.ng gathered that the ruling party urged the new army boss to consolidate on the successes recorded by the military in tackling all security threats in the country.
Senator John James Akpanduoehehe, the APC secretary Caretaker Extra-Ordinary Convention Planning Committee (CECPC), made this known in a statement issued in Abuja.
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According to Akpanduoehehe, this could be achieved and deepened sustainably through increased collaboration among the security services and communities.
The APC caretaker secretary called on Yahaya to be more vigilant and increase cooperation and support through sharing information.
He added that it can pave way for faster mopping up the remnants of the insurgents and ending banditry and kidnapping in parts of the country.
While congratulating the new army chief, APC wished him success in his important and strategic national assignment.
Speaking further, Akpanduoehehe said the party expressed confidence in the new chief of army staff.
APC also said it was satisfied that President Buhari-led's administration has prioritised the provision of more and advanced equipment for the armed forces.
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Buhari appoints new COAS
Earlier, President Buhari appointed Yahaya as the new army head. This was disclosed in a brief statement released by the Defence Headquarters and sighted by Legit.ng on Thursday afternoon, May 27.
Prior to his appointment, Major General Yahaya was the General Officer Commanding 1 Division of the Nigerian Army.
Legit.ng also listed four key facts to know about the new Army chief here and 5 likely reasons why Yahaya was appointed by President Muhammadu Buhari.
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