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The Nigerian Army has described as false and baseless allegations that the Chief of Army Staff is preparing to assume leadership through an interim government, in the event that the opposition party wins the 2015 general elections at the federal level.
In a statement by the spokesman for the Army, Colonel Sani Usman, the army described the story as dangerous, condemnable and a great disservice, given the tremendous sacrifices of the Nigerian army in support of democracy.
“This deliberate attempt to erode public confidence and trust in the Nigerian army will not be tolerated and the masterminds of these campaigns of calumny are advised to desist from their nefarious activities forthwith,” he adds stressed.
Colonel Sani further stated that “the Nigerian Army is apolitical and does not tolerate any of its officers or soldiers being involved in political matters”.
The army, he said, was conscious and committed to its subordination to constituted civil authorities.
“Politicians and their agents and agencies should desist from attempts to drag the Nigerian Army into their political issues,” he further stated.
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