Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, has made a firm statement regarding recent protests in the country.
He emphasized that the military will not tolerate calls for a coup or regime change, urging protesters to understand the difference between peaceful demonstration and criminality. Musa also criticized the media for potentially giving undue coverage to these protests, which he believes could escalate tensions.
The Nigerian government is committed to addressing the nation’s economic and security challenges, but Musa stressed that solutions cannot be achieved instantly.
Addressing State House Reporters after the Security Council meeting presided over by President Bola Tinubu at the President’s office, the Defense Chief Chris Musa said the President is clear on his instructions that the Government would not accept anyone that wants to disrupt the peace and tranquility of Nigeria.
“Also the issue of coups, Nigeria is a sovereign nation, Nigeria is a democratic nation all security agencies are here to defend democracy and ensure that democracy continues to strive. 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 will continue to defend.”
