Defence Chief Speaks on Coup Plot, Says “Democracy is What We Will Continue to Defend"
- The Chief of Defense Staff, General Christopher Musa, and other defence chiefs have expressed their commitment to the defence of Nigeria's democracy
- Musa said he and other military chiefs would not accept any forceful change of government using the nationwide hunger protest
- The CDS's comment followed a recent development where some protesters are raising Russian flags in some parts of northern Nigeria, something General Musa said it is a felony
FCT, Abuja - The Nigerian military has reaffirmed its commitment to defending democracy and resisting attempts to undermine the democratic process.
General Christopher Musa, Chief of Defense Staff, made this clear after President Bola Tinubu presided over the National Security Council meeting on Monday, August 5.
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CDS Musa vows to defend Nigeria's sovereignty
General Musa emphasized that Nigeria is a sovereign and democratic nation, and all security agencies are dedicated to protecting democracy.
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He warned that the military will not tolerate actions aimed at effecting an undemocratic change of government, reiterating that democracy is the cornerstone of the nation's political system.
General Musa specifically warned against flying foreign flags on Nigerian soil, stating it is a treasonable offence that will not be condoned.
The warning followed the display of Russian flags by protesters in Kano and Kaduna states, which the military views as a "red line" that will not be tolerated.
Military to deal with protesters raising foreign flags
According to the defence chief, individuals or groups found flying foreign flags will be treated as enemies of the state. The military has identified areas where foreign flags have been flown and is taking steps to address the situation.
General Musa vowed to prosecute those responsible and bring to book subversive elements pushing individuals to carry foreign flags.
His comment reads in part:
“We will not accept anyone pushing or taking any action, seemingly or for whatever reason, to want to push for any change of government. Democracy is what we stand for; democracy is what we will continue to defend”.
See the video of his comment here:
Russia denies sponsoring hunger protesters
Legit.ng earlier reported that the Russian embassy in Nigeria had distanced its country from protesters raising its flags in some parts of Northern Nigeria.
According to the embossing, the protesters' decision to raise Russian flags was their personal choice, and they condemned any violent protest.
Russia was recently accused of meddling in the internal affairs of some West African countries, including Mali, Burkina Faso and the Niger Republic.
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