By: Lucky Ighomuaye. O
The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, has revealed that those seeking the taken over of the present administration by the military on the ground of economic hardship do not love the country and do not mean well for it.
Musa said this during his operational visit and inauguration of facilities at Headquarters 6 Division of the Nigeria Army, in Port Harcourt.
He said the military was happy and better under democracy, hence would not act against a democratically elected government
He pointed out that the country’s democracy was achieved through great efforts, saying calls for a military intervention by some Nigerians were unpatriotic.
“We want to make it clear that the Armed Forces of Nigeria is here to protect democracy.We all want democracy; we do better during democracy, and so, the armed forces will continue to support democracy.”
According to him, those advocating a coup d’état are adversaries, who do not have the country’s best interests at heart.
“Anybody calling for anything other than democracy is evil and does not wish us well.
“We can see that with democracy, a lot of things are happening in Nigeria. Yes, we are going through a trying period, but in life, nothing is 100 percent.
“Everybody (country) went through trying periods, and it is what you do with them (that matters),” Musa said.
He added that, the government had initiated actionable measures to address the many challenges facing Nigerians.
He emphasized that instead of calling for a military takeover, all citizens should rally behind the government to resolve the present circumstances.
“It is when you go through difficulties, and you come out of it better, that you will truly appreciate what it is to build a nation.
“The country is going through its trying period, but I can assure Nigerians that the situation will get better.
“All we need is to unite and work together to defeat enemies of the government and country, those who do not want us to succeed,” Musa added.
