By Emmanuel Nduka
The Nigerian Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has dismissed claims that it has received request from certain quarters to forcefully effect a change of leadership in the country.
This follows series of false narratives flying around the country is the aftermath of comments made by President Bola Tinubu, Chairman of West African Regional bloc – ECOWAS, on the situation in Niger Republic.
A statement issued on Sunday by Brigadier General Tukur Gusau, Director Defence Information, stated that: “Defence Headquarters is concerned about a false and disturbing social media reports twisted to state that the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) received request to effect change of leadership in the country.
“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 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 military is always willing and ready 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 look out for these agents of doom. We must all join hands to strengthen our democracy,” it added.
