Politicians Warned Against Wearing Military Uniforms For Campaign Posters

By Larry John Brown

Published: January 6, 2022 | 10:48 AM GMT

The Defence Headquarters, DHQ has noticed with dismay that some politicians have formed the habit of wearing military uniforms and accoutrements for electioneering campaign posters.

The Acting Director Defence Information, Air Commodore Wap Maigida said that “the campaign posters of some Governors, dressed in military camouflage uniforms, are displayed in noticeable areas in their respective states”.

Maigida said “this is manifestly illegal and an abuse of the privilege of allowing civilians wear military uniforms during military training exercises”.

According to him, 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.

He noted that 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.

“Please note, anyone found culpable in this regard would be liable to prosecution,” he said.

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Politicians Warned Against Wearing Military Uniforms For Campaign Posters

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