Defence Hqtrs Warns Politicians, Others Against Wearing Military Uniform For Campaign

LAGOS JANUARY 6TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has warned politicians and unauthorized persons  to desist from wearing military uniforms for electioneering campaigns.

The military warned that anyone found culpable in  this regard would be liable to prosecution. 

Giving the warning in a statement signed by Acting Director Defence Information, Air Commodore WAP Maigida made available to NewsRangers,   the Defence Headquarters (DHQ)  said it had  noticed with dismay that some  politicians have formed the habit of  wearing military uniforms and accoutrements for electioneering campaign posters.  

“The 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. 

“It is necessary to restate 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 important to advise politicians and  others to desist from the use of military uniforms and accoutrements for political events and other engagements henceforth,” the statement read.

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