By TOM CHIAHEMEN, Abuja –
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has expressed dismay that some politicians in the country have formed the habit of wearing military uniforms and accoutrements for electioneering campaign posters.
In a statement by the acting Director Defence Information, Air Commodore WAP Maigida on Wednesday, the DHQ noted that campaign posters of some Governors, dressed in military camouflage uniforms, are displayed in noticeable areas in their respective states.
“This is manifestly illegal and an abuse of the privilege of allowing civilians wear military uniforms during military training exercises,” the statement said.
It restated that the Armed Forces of Nigeria, as a professional institution, “remains apolitical and, as such, would not want to be dragged into any form of political bias.”
” Accordingly, it is mportant to advise politicians and others to desist from the use of military uniforms and accoutrements for political events and other engagements henceforth,” it stressed
According to the statement, “anyone found culpable in this regard would be liable to prosecution.
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