Air Marshal Isiaka Oladayo Amao, the Chief of Air Staff (CAS), has warned officers and enlisted men of the Nigerian Airforce to refrain from any political engagement or act that could disrupt the electoral process in 2023.
This warning came from Amao on Sunday during a “Chief of Air Staff Christmas Luncheon” with the air component of Operation Hadarin Daji and the 213 forward operating base in Katsina.
Air Vice Marshal A. Abdulkadir, the Air Officer Commanding of Bauchi’s Special Operations Command, spoke on his behalf.
“I need not remind you that as military personnel, you are not expected to make any political statements or avail yourself or your men as campaign tools to politicians. Hence, you must be apolitical and unreservedly patriotic to ensure a credible and peaceful process.
“Having received all the support necessary for us to effectively carry out our mandate, you are therefore required to continue in the path of remaining loyal to upholding the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the tenets of democracy, especially as the general elections are fast approaching.
“Please be warned that you are not to engage in any political activity or act capable of marring the electoral process. This is not acceptable and will certainly compromise democracy,” he said.
Therefore, he urged them to keep pushing until the insurgency and all other forms of criminality in the country were eliminated.
“The nation massively appreciates your efforts, sacrifices and dedication. I am also re-assuring you of my continuous support by ensuring timely and adequate provision of logistics, training, and welfare packages for the effective execution of the operations in the Northwest,” he added.