Buratai to Army Officers: Democracy Must Be Sustained!
Reported by Marian Opeyemi Fasesan | Sele Media Africa
Former Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Yusuf Buratai (rtd), has called on Nigerian Army officers to remain loyal to democratic principles and resist any actions that could undermine civil governance.
What He Said:
- Speaking at a leadership seminar in Abuja, Buratai emphasized the militaryโs constitutional role in safeguarding democracy, not disrupting it.
- โWe must never return to the era of military intervention. Democracy, with all its imperfections, is the only legitimate path forward,โ he stated.
- He stressed the importance of discipline, professionalism, and respect for civilian authority.
Why It Matters:
- The comment comes amid growing political tension and public debates about military roles in Africaโs fragile democracies.
- Burataiโs words reinforce the stance that the Nigerian Army must remain apolitical and committed to democratic stability.
Citations:
- Nigerian Army Headquarters โ www.army.mil.ng
- Defence Correspondentsโ Association โ Oct. 2025
- Leadership Nigeria โ www.leadership.ng
