AFNEWS had earlier published the sack of Nigeria Service Chief by the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Click to read full: JUST IN: National Assembly sacks Nigerian’s Military Chiefs | READ DETAILS
But in quick reaction, the presidency has insisted that it is the prerogative of the President Muhammadu Buhari to either sack and keep the Service Chief.
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SERVICE CHIEFS: POSITION OF PRESIDENCY ON RESOLUTION BY THE SENATE
The Senate Tuesday adopted a resolution calling on the Service Chiefs to resign or be sacked due to the multi-pronged security challenges in the country.
The Presidency notes the resolution, and reiterates that appointment or sack of Service Chiefs is a Presidential prerogative, and President Muhammadu Buhari, in his capacity as Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, will do what is in the best interest of the country at all times.
Femi Adesina
Special Adviser to the President
(Media and Publicity)
July 21, 2020