By Chuks Oyema-Aziken
The Coalition for Good Governance and Security (CGGS) has commended the Armed Forces of Nigeria for it’s neutral role in the off-cycle election in Imo, Kogi and Bayelsa States conducted over the weekend.
The coalition in a press release signed by its National Coordinator, Ishaku Aliyu on Monday, said the AFN kept to it’s promise to remain neutral as made by the Chief of Defence Staff, General Chris Gwabin Musa.
The National Coordinator of CGGS said that the noble role of the Armed Forces of Nigeria ensured the election was held with minimal security challenges.
The coalition lauded the Chief of Defence Staff for his avowed support in deepening democracy in the country.
According to CGGS, “We are aware of the stern warning by the CDS that criminal tendencies during the election will not be condone. We can say the AFN kept to it’s promise.
“Our investigation across the 3 states where the off-cycle election was conducted reveal that our military performed excellently well.
“Despite the attempt by some politicians to draw the military into what took place, we can give them credit for their neutrality.
“Once more, CGGS commends the CDS for this excellent outing,” the Coalition added.
