By Musa Odoshimokhe
The Progressive Nigerian People’s Congress (PNPC) has urged Nigerians to support the military in the war against terrorism. The group passed a vote of confidence on the service chiefs.
It gave kudos to the Chief of Army Staff Lt. Gen Tukur Buratai for the leadership to end terrorism.
At a conference in Lagos, PNPC President Desmond Abiona, said some selfish elements are in bed with criminal gangs to perpetuate criminality in parts of the country.
The group, however, urged Nigerians resist these conspirators and show support for the military in its final walk to victory.
He said: “We are constrained to call this World Press Conference in the light of the prevailing circumstances in Nigeria concerning the politically sponsored insecurity by enemies of the Nigerian state, that have vowed to see to the disintegration of the country by all means necessary.
“We must state in unequivocal terms that the Nigerian Military has been at the forefront of ensuring that the various internal security challenges bedeviling the country are curtailed. This is in addition to the arduous task of preserving the territorial integrity of our country.
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“It is consequently our considered opinion that such disposition by the generality of Nigerians would spur the Nigerian Military to defeat the terror gangs and their sponsors that have elected to destabilize Nigeria.
“The case of Borno state provides a vivid example of how some politicians and friends of politicians who have benefited from the Boko Haram crisis in the North East region are not happy with the gains made so far in the fight against terrorism because it is no longer business as usual. They are no longer smiling to the bank with the commonwealth of the people.
“They must resist those few that have been conspiring to destroy the revered Military in operation in North-East Nigeria. This is also applicable to the generality of Nigerians who must see through the gimmick of those that have refused to come to terms with the outcome of the 2019 general elections and have vowed to ensure that Nigeria does not know peace.”
He maintained that Nigerians would continue to appreciate the efforts of the service chiefs, adding they were doing good work to keep the country together.
“Thus, it behooves on all well-meaning Nigerians to continue to appreciate the efforts of the Service Chiefs who have displayed an unalloyed commitment to the restoration of peace and tranquility in North-East Nigeria and other parts of the country. Nigerians must resist the gimmick of a few that have refused to allow peace reign and the few that are using their privileged positions to fan the embers of war.”
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