President Muhammadu Buhari has directed the Nigerian armed
forces to remain apolitical and continue to operate within the framework of the
constitution to ensure the successful conduct of the 2023 elections.
According to a statement by Femi Adesina, presidential
spokesman, Buhari spoke on Monday while declaring open the chief of army staff’s
annual conference in Sokoto.
The president said it is vital that the armed forces support
the civil authority by providing a peaceful environment to enable the success
of the forthcoming elections.
“The professionalism you exhibited in the successful conduct
of the Anambra, Osun, and Ekiti states elections should also be reflected in
the 2023 general elections,” he said.
The president also appealed to the army to continue to
improve their human rights obligations during operations as this is “the major
pathway for winning the hearts and minds of the people”.
“As a key element of our national power, the Nigerian army
will continue to be a major catalyst for our development especially by
providing the needed aid to civil authority,” he said.
“This administration has therefore maintained a robust
policy towards modernisation of the Nigerian army and the armed forces in
general.
“It is evident that
the ongoing progressive modernisation of the Nigerian army under our
administration has greatly improved the capabilities as well as combat
efficiency of the service to discharge its roles.”
The president said the provision of security to Nigerians
would continue to receive special attention by his administration, adding that
deliberate actions are ongoing to provide the necessary support to enhance
national security.
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