Withdraw Soldiers From Politicians, Wike Tells Chief Of Army Staff

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has asked the Chief of Army
Staff, Lieutenant General Ibrahim Attahiru to withdraw soldiers
from state governors and other politicians.

He stated this on Tuesday when the army chief led senior
military officers including the new General Officer Commanding the
Six Division in Port Harcourt, Major General Sani Mohammed on a
courtesy visit to the Government House in Port Harcourt.

Wike charged the COAS to make a difference by fighting the
myriads of security challenges in the country ranging from banditry
to terrorism, kidnappings, and militancy among several others.

“The country is facing a lot of insecurity now. So withdraw
these soldiers from politicians so that the soldiers can go and do
their work,” he stated.

“In those days when you see a soldier, you run. These days, it
is difficult because soldiers have been exposed to politics.

“I want you to make a difference to say that what your interest
is to protect Nigerians, fight bandits, insurgency and not to carry
ballot boxes.”

Speaking further, the governor also said he lacked confidence in
the leadership of the former service chiefs led by General Gabriel
Olonisakin.

According to him, the move necessitated his decision to oppose
the Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF) endorsement for the fresh
withdrawal of funds by the Federal Government for the fresh
withdrawal of funds to fight insecurity.

He however called for more collaboration in the fight against
insecurity.

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has asked the Chief of Army
Staff, Lieutenant General Ibrahim Attahiru to withdraw soldiers
from state governors and other politicians.

He stated this on Tuesday when the army chief led senior
military officers including the new General Officer Commanding the
Six Division in Port Harcourt, Major General Sani Mohammed on a
courtesy visit to the Government House in Port Harcourt.

Wike charged the COAS to make a difference by fighting the
myriads of security challenges in the country ranging from banditry
to terrorism, kidnappings, and militancy among several others.

“The country is facing a lot of insecurity now. So withdraw
these soldiers from politicians so that the soldiers can go and do
their work,” he stated.

“In those days when you see a soldier, you run. These days, it
is difficult because soldiers have been exposed to politics.

“I want you to make a difference to say that what your interest
is to protect Nigerians, fight bandits, insurgency and not to carry
ballot boxes.”

Speaking further, the governor also said he lacked confidence in
the leadership of the former service chiefs led by General Gabriel
Olonisakin.

According to him, the move necessitated his decision to oppose
the Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF) endorsement for the fresh
withdrawal of funds by the Federal Government for the fresh
withdrawal of funds to fight insecurity.

He however called for more collaboration in the fight against
insecurity.