Rights Commission, Foreign Observers
Rights Commission, Foreign Observers Thumb up Army on
2019 Elections
The Nigerian Army has been commended for the role it played
during the just concluded 2019 general elections even in the face
of provocation.
The commendation was made by Mr Solomon Semaka who led a
delegation of the Committee on Foreign observers and International
Human Rights on Civil Military Relations when they presented a
plaque/Certificate to the Nigerian Army in Abuja.
He commended the Nigeria Army for its high sense of integrity
and professionalism in relation to respect for Human Rights of
civilians during the general election process, adding that the
group holds the view that the Nigerian Army exhibited the
acceptable restraint and discipline even in the face of provocation
by politicians.
He, however, noted the neutrality and professionalism of the
Nigerian Military and the Nigerian Army in comparison with their
experiences in other countries like Ethiopia, Kenya, Senegal,
Niger, Chad and Cameroon during election process.
“Our organization compared and reviewed notes with other foreign
observer groups, and the high point of convergence and agreement
was the integrity and professionalism of Nigerian Army in relation
to respect for Human Rights of civilians during the election
process. This is very highly commendable, and underscores our
commendation visit today,” he said.
Responding, the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai
expressed gratitude for the plaque and the certificate on behalf of
the Nigeria Army and reiterated the Nigerian Army’s willingness to
continue to discharge its function in line with constitution of
Nigeria.
The Chief of Army staff was represented by Chief of Policy and
Plans, Major General AA Nani.
General Buratia further said “We are therefore happy to see
international organizations applauding our contribution to sustain
democracy in Nigeria,”.
By PRNigeria