Be Truthful, Tell Nigerians Real Reasons For Sacking Service Chiefs – ADC To Tinubu
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has told President Bola Tinubu to give Nigerians a clear and honest explanation for what it called a “sudden and surprising overhaul” of the nation’s military leadership.
In a statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, the ADC expressed concern that the reshuffle came soon after widespread rumours of an attempted coup.
Abdullahi said that although the President has the constitutional right to make changes in the military hierarchy, the timing of this decision raises serious questions.
He added that the government’s reaction to the coup rumours lacked clarity and created confusion among Nigerians.
According to the ADC, many of the dismissed officers had barely served three years in office, with the now-removed Chief of Defence Staff only promoted last year. The party warned that such a sweeping change could unsettle the military and threaten internal stability.
The statement further stressed that the “government owes the public a full and transparent account of what truly prompted the decision. It accused the Tinubu administration of being distracted from critical national security challenges, pointing out that insurgency and banditry continue to spread across the country.”
The statement said, “As an opposition party, our concern is the peace and stability of Nigeria,” warning that the situation in neighbouring Chad and other Sahel countries should serve as a reminder of the dangers of political distraction in times of insecurity.
Olamilekan Adigun is a graduate of Mass Communication with years of experience in journalism embedded in uncovering human interest stories. He also prioritises accuracy and factual reportage of issues.
