Nigerian Military Under Pressure To Compromise 2023 Elections, Says Defence Chief, Irabor

The Nigerian military on Thursday admitted that it is under pressure to compromise the 2023 general elections while promising that Nigerians can rest assured that the military would remain neutral.

The Chief of Defence Staff, General Lucky Irabor, disclosed this to journalists at the 61st session of the State House Ministerial Briefing organized by the Presidential Communications Team at the Aso Rock Villa, Abuja.

According to him, military personnel face pressure through inducements, but the armed forces would remain apolitical as it is taking the necessary measures to ensure compliance with the directive of President Muhammadu Buhari to maintain neutrality.

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