Eniola Akinkuotu, Abuja

The Nigerian Army has warned the United Kingdom against interfering in Nigeria’s elections following comments by the UK that the role of the military in the Rivers State elections was improper.

The British High Commission in Nigeria had in a series of tweets on Monday expressed concerns over the report of military interference in the election in Rivers State.


It said the military interference in the polls put stress on the staff of the Independent National Electoral Commission and has made it difficult for them to carry out their duties.

However, the army said in a statement by acting Director of Public Relations, Col. Sagir Musa, that the allegations were baseless.



In a statement titled, ‘Re: UK expresses concern over military involvement in Rivers poll’, the army denied allegations that its men contributed to the electoral problems in the state.

“Foreign interests are enjoined to be mindful of interfering in our national internal affairs especially when there is no credible evidence. Any allegation against the NA must be confirmed from appropriate quarters before jumping to conclusions,” the army said.

The agency said there was no evidence to show that its men compromised the exercise.

The statement added, “The NA wishes to state that the statement is totally baseless, untrue and therefore capable of misleading unsuspected members of the public, especially when there is no credible record of such involvement anywhere in Nigeria before, during and after the 2019 elections.


“The NA, as a responsible organisation, wishes to debunk such misrepresentation in order to set the record straight. Similarly, it is on record that the NA has been globally applauded by many individuals, foreign and local elections observers for its sacrifices/roles in creating an enabling environment for a secure, transparent and peaceful conduct of the elections.”

The army maintained that politicians gave hoodlums military uniforms which confused members of the public.

It said it would continue to remain neutral during and after the polls, adding that it was only providing assistance to civilian security agencies.


It added, “The NA has also drawn the attention of the public to mischievous activities of some selfish individuals who recruited thugs dressed in military uniform and armed to harass and intimidate their opponents.

In some cases, as reported, and as indicated in various intelligence reports, – hoodlums dressed in military fatigue snatched ballot boxes and other electoral materials. Some INEC staff were reportedly abducted.”

Source: punchng

tomorrow they will be begging the same foreign body for arms

Hmmm

Nigeria of yesterday has started growing wings oo

If BH cough or sneezes now NA catches cold immediately.

Like watching a kids threaten an adult

Loud mouthed weaklings

99% of the soldiers entered due to lack of job, are those ones soldiers?

Rubbish

It's easy to issue threats but to back it up is the main thing

Nigeria army that is now Buhari and Amaechi puppet. your sin against the electorate will neva b forgiven!

kikikiki….laffing jackass

BH, kidnappers and terrorist bandits full north but these cowards dey flex muscle for rivers election.


Yeye shameless soldiers and their wicked snake charmer boss.

Excaperx:
Nigeria of yesterday has started growing wings oo

I wonder ohh

This week end elections are not free and fair

Oya fight dem na... Fight d British military ... Stupid set of cowards.... Ask Kenya how the British military is helping dem deal with Al Shabab with both equipments and personnel all d way from d UK... Common Boko haram... U can't defeat...u wanna fight UK... Go on na... UK dat has seen 2 world wars..

This rebuttal from the Nigerian army is a signal that wike is.......................

All this useless international communities pls keep off from our internal affairs plsi beg una OK....Amaechi go ahead I ever love u sir. Happening in Rivers State dey sweet my belle KARMA at work.Wike did worst in 2015 where is the UK then Idiot there are stupid

Criminals in the Army, thieves turn thugs

The NA has also drawn the attention of the public to mischievous activities of some selfish individuals who recruited thugs dressed in military uniform and armed to harass and intimidate their opponents

Really so Amaechi soldiers are actually thugs in military uniform and you let them pass through
all your checking points?

This is the dumbest Army spokesman of all times.

What will remain of Nigeria and her democracy after Buhari's evil reign? Only God can tell.

I foresee a large number of Visa application at various embassies in Lagos and Abuja, in the following months. It may even be difficult to obtain Ghana or Kenya visa with the way this bloodthirsty and wicked government is sailing the nation's ship.

Baawaa:
This week end elections are not free and fair

Neither is the presidential elections with attendant intimidation, rigging and security/ soldiers connivance with INEC to subvert the will of the people free and fair.


2019 elections is a big setback from the highly acclaimed 2015 election.

USELESS terrorist Nigerian arm.


The truth remains that Nigerian army under General Buhari is a TERRORIST organization QED.

emmasege:
What will remain of Nigeria and her democracy after Buhari's evil reign? Only God can tell.

I foresee a large number of Visa application at various embassies in Lagos and Abuja, in the following months. It may even be difficult to obtain Ghana or Kenya visa with the way this bloodthirsty and wicked government is sailing the nation's ship.

You are still 'foreseeing' when it's already happening? I know 3 well-to-do families that have left with their children. One even sold his chain of laundry business.

There's another guy whose agent offered me his Ford Edge SUV at a great discount cos he's desperate to leave the country.


Even Nairaland travel section can testify to the rush for greener pastures abroad cos many believed the country is irredeemable.