Nigerians have reacted to the sacking of Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, and other service chiefs, barely a week after reports that the Defence Headquarters (DHQ) had apprehended several officers, including a Brigadier-General and a Colonel, for alleged involvement in a planned move to overthrow the government of President Bola Tinubu.
Naijaonpoint reports that in a statement by Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Media & Public Communication, Sunday Dare, Musa was replaced by General Olufemi Oluyede, who, until the new appointment, was Chief of Army Staff.
Major-General W. Shaibu was named as the new Chief of Army Staff, while Air Vice Marshall S.K. Aneke is the new Chief of Air Staff, and Rear Admiral I. Abbas is the new Chief of Naval Staff.
However, the Chief of Defence Intelligence, Major-General E.A.P Undiendeye, retained his position.
Tinubu’s latest action has sparked reactions on social media, with many Nigerians claiming the sack may be linked to the alleged coup attempt.
@Mario9jaa wrote: “Coup attempt allegations last week, service chiefs changed this week. In charge.”
@rilwan_ola01 wrote: “Baba ti gbon ju. He no wan hear any further story”
@AyanrinolaOlu1 wrote: “No2 putting Yoruba as CDS ….. Musa is no more trusted abi, bcs the man vomit too much truths…. the most competent ever.”
@Halisu Hasiya wrote: “That means the coup was true if not what was his offense for the sacked Mr pbat”
@magaivaking wrote: “Its simple…help only wanted an excuse to change them so they made it themselves…there wasnt any coup attempt”
@Ohiremenn wrote: “No time to take chances”
@ennyola0015 wrote: “The coup d’état rumor turned out to be true. President Tinubu’s decision to sack the service chiefs wasn’t merely precautionary it was a bold and assertive move.”
@Arewa_Source wrote: “Spreading all that Coup rumor just to justify removing a Northerner and replacing him with a Yoruba man as Chief of Defense Staff. Well played.”
@Diniesta1880 wrote: “Service chiefs are gone that tells you a lot about the reality of this coup…”
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