The Nigerian Army has described claims that it is planning to form an interim government as the hand work of mischief makers. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Col. Sani Usman, debunked reports in the social media that the Chief of Army Staff Lt. Gen Kenneth Minimah, has plans to head an interim government if the leading opposition party, All Progressives Congress wins the presidential election.
“Any discerning mind would notice that these false and baseless allegations are calculated attempts by unpatriotic elements to divide the Nigerian Army, create disaffection among its ranks and distract the service from its avowed constitutional duty of defending the territorial integrity of our great nation.
“The latest effort by these same group and their collaborators is the sensational and outrageous claim that the Chief of Army Staff is preparing to assume the leadership of this country through an interim government, in the event that the opposition party wins the 2015 general elections at the federal level.
“This is dangerous, condemnable and a great disservice, given the tremendous sacrifices of the Nigerian Army in support of democracy in our nation. 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,” the statement read.
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