By Chuks Oyema-Aziken
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has warned politicians to stop wearing military uniforms and accoutrements for electioneering campaign posters.
The warning came in a press release signed by the Acting Director Defence Information, Air Commodore WAP Maigida.
He said some of the politicians were abusing the privilege of allowing civilians wear military uniforms during military training exercises.
According to him, “The campaign posters of some Governors, dressed in military camouflage uniforms, are displayed in noticeable areas in their respective states. This is manifestly illegal and an abuse of the privilege of allowing civilians wear military uniforms during military training exercises.
“It is necessary to restate that the Armed Forces of Nigeria, as a professional institution, remains apolitical and, as such, would not want to be dragged into any form of political bias.
“Accordingly, it is important to advise politicians and others to desist from the use of military uniforms and accoutrements for political events and other engagements henceforth. Please note, anyone found culpable in this regard would be liable to prosecution.”
