How Nigerian Military Will Be Involved In 2023 General Elections – Chief Of Defence Staff, Irabor

General Lucky Irabor, the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), has talked about how soldiers will take part in the 2023 elections.

He said that the Nigerian military is already working with the Nigeria Police Force to ensure peaceful 2023 general elections.

Irabor said that though the police are the leading agency for electioneering issues in the country, operational activities the military conducts will contribute to providing the ambience for peaceful conduct of the exercise.

Irabor made this known while addressing journalists in Jos, Plateau State capital, shortly after commissioning some projects initiated by the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 3 Division Nigerian Army and Commander OPSH, Major General Ibrahim Ali, in the state.

Irabor said, “We are working closely with the police, which is the leading agency for electioneering issues. But we equally believe that the operational activities we are conducting will contribute to providing the ambience for peaceful conduct of that exercise.

“We would support the exercise; 2023 is good in terms of engagements we have had and successes we have built upon, and we would sustain the effort.”

While speaking during the commissioning ceremony, Irabor expressed satisfaction with the projects executed, adding that the projects would boost the morale of troops and strengthen their commitment to the fight against insecurity in the Joint Operation Area.

He further noted that the visit to OPSH would motivate personnel and troops across other theatres of operations to improve their operational effectiveness and professional conduct.

The CDS applauded the giant strides of the commander and the resolve to continually improve the welfare of troops under his command.

Earlier, the GOC 3 Division Nigerian Army and Commander OPSH, Major General Ali, in his remark said that the projects would provide a conducive working environment for troops to carry out their responsibilities effectively.

He thanked the CDS for his leadership, guidance, and support towards the actualization of the projects.