Tell Nigerians Real Reason For Service Chiefs’ Sack, ADC Challenges Tinubu

ADC Challenges Tinubu to Reveal True Motive Behind Service Chiefs’ Sack

In a politically charged development, the African Democratic Congress (ADC), one of Nigeria’s opposition parties, has publicly questioned President Bola Tinubu’s recent dismissal of the country’s top military chiefs.

The party has demanded that the president provide Nigerians with a clear and honest explanation for what it describes as a “sudden” and sweeping shake-up in the military hierarchy.

The controversy erupted following President Tinubu’s decision to remove General Christopher Musa as Chief of Defence Staff, replacing him with General Olufemi Oluyede, who previously served as Chief of Army Staff. Alongside this, Major-General W. Shaibu was appointed as the new Chief of Army Staff, Air Vice Marshall S.K. Aneke was named Chief of Air Staff, and Rear Admiral I. Abbas assumed the role of Chief of Naval Staff. This near-total overhaul of the military’s top brass came on the heels of unverified reports suggesting an alleged coup plot within the country, a claim the presidency has since dismissed as false.

Despite the constitutional authority vested in the president to appoint or dismiss service chiefs, the ADC has expressed deep concern over the timing and manner of the changes.

In a statement issued by its spokesperson, Bolaji Abdullahi, the party emphasized that while it does not contest the president’s legal right to make such decisions, the abrupt nature of the move, especially in the context of regional instability in neighboring Chad and other Sahelian states, raises serious questions.

The ADC warned that without transparency, the action could fuel public speculation, rumors, and conspiracy theories, potentially undermining national stability.

The party further criticized the government for what it perceives as a lack of focus, suggesting that the administration may be reacting to the coup rumors rather than addressing the country’s pressing security challenges.

According to the ADC, terrorist groups are reportedly regaining strength in certain regions, while banditry continues to plague others. The party argued that these persistent threats to national security are not being adequately addressed and that the reshuffling of service chiefs does not appear to be a strategic response to these issues.

In its concluding remarks, the ADC reiterated its commitment to Nigeria’s democratic stability and urged the Tinubu administration to come clean about the real motivations behind the military leadership changes.

The party’s call for transparency underscores a broader concern about governance, accountability, and the need for clear communication between the government and the Nigerian people in times of uncertainty.