Meanwhile, the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, on Tuesday, has said that the military was prepared for the off-cycle elections in Kogi, Imo, and Bayelsa states.
Musa warned that any act of violence would not be condoned before, during, and after the elections. Speaking at the Defence Headquarters in Abuja during the maiden visit of the Minister of Defence, Abubakar Badaru, Musa stressed that the military would stop at nothing to ensure the polls in the three states are devoid of violence.
He said, “We are also prepared for the coming elections in the three states of Imo, Kogi, and Bayelsa states. I want to ensure that the elections go on democratically, without any fear or intimidation.”
“We don’t want any violence. I want to appeal to all stakeholders that it does nobody any good if anybody is killed because we have to go and vote. So it is important that we all put hands on deck. We will make sure that the elections are free and they are peaceful so that the results can also bring out what people want. ” He pledged the commitment of the armed forces of Nigeria, promising to do whatever it takes to ensure that our nascent democracy is protected.
He then urged the minister to sign the harmonised terms and conditions of service.
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