2019: We’ll Repeat What We Did In Ekiti, Osun Elections – Army

The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Tukur Buratai, has promised that the military will build on its successes in the Osun and Ekiti governorship elections in the 2019 general elections

Buratai made the promise during the COAS Annual Conference attended by President Muhmmadu Buhari on Thursday in Maiduguri, the Borno state capital.

The Chief of Army Staff also stated that the Army has ahead of the election in February launched the Operation Safe Conduct which he said is aimed at forestalling electoral violence in the poll.

“As the nation moves towards the 2019 General Elections, the NA is conducting Operation SAFE CONDUCT to support other security agencies during the period of elections in the country,” Buratai said.

“The NA activated the operation on 14 July 2018 during the elections in Ekiti and Osun states and it was a huge success.

“We intend to replicate the successes achieved, during the 2019 General Elections because we believe that a secure electoral process will play a critical role in safeguarding our democracy into the future.”

The Chief of Army Staff equally assured President Buhari of “unflinching loyalty and commitment of the Nigerian Army to the defence of democratic governance in Nigeria,” adding that the President’s unwavering support for the armed forces remain appreciated.

“As the NA plays its role to safeguard democracy, all NA personnel are enjoined to ensure that necessary steps are taken in all circumstances to prevent any act that is inimical to the unity and stability of the country.

“Thus, as political activities unfold towards the 2019 General Elections, GOCs and field commanders at all levels are enjoined to continue to remind officers and soldiers under their command to remain non-partisan and be guided by the stipulated code of conduct in the discharge of their duties,” said Buratai.