DHQ Warns Politicians Against Unauthorized Usage Of Military Uniforms

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) on Thursday said wearing military uniforms by unauthorised persons and politicians for electioneering campaign posters is illegal.

In a statement by Defence Spokesman, Air Commodore Wap Maigida, the DHQ said it has noticed with dismay that some politicians have formed the habit of wearing military regalia and accoutrements for electioneering campaign posters.

The short communique further stated that this trend is manifestly illegal and an abuse of the privilege of allowing civilians to wear military uniforms during military training exercises.

Commodore Maigida stressed 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.

The DHQ spokesman emphasized that anyone found culpable in this regard would be liable to prosecution.

“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. ”