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From Okwe Obi, Abuja
A Civil Society Organisation, Democratic Agenda, has cautioned Nigerians against uttering uncomplimentary remarks against the military in the fight against insurgency.
President of the group, Olamide Funsho and Secretary, Hammed Tanimu, in a statement on Thursday said personnel of the Armed Forces of Nigeria should be encouraged to forge ahead in the quest to combat banditry.
This is in reaction of a recent publication which claimed that some soldiers were seeking the intervention by the Chief of Army Staff, Chief of Defence Staff, Theatre Commander and the General Commanding Officer of the 7 Division of the Nigerian Army over poor welfare package.
But Funsho said: “We should learn of what is happening in some countries where people have put their selfish interest above National interest, hence want to cause disaffection in the Armed Forces of Nigeria.
“Democratic Agenda are stakeholders in the Nigerian project and will not keep silent when some elements want to bring down the country for their selfish interest.
“We are very convinced that the Armed Forces under the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Gwabin Musa is loyal to the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and will never do anything to disrupt the growth of our democracy.
“The military is happy and better under democracy and will not do any thing to sabotage the hard earned democracy.
“The CDS is determined to ensure complete subordination to constitutional governance under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The military will not be distracted from its constitutional duties
“Every facet of life is facing challenges, not just in Nigeria, even in advance societies.
“In Nigeria, disgruntled elements are picking up isolated cases, where they may be to cause disaffection. Let them know that personnel of the AFN will not fall for the trick.”
