Alleged Bigotry: Group Slams Critics of Defence Chief Peddling Misleading Rumours
- Rumour peddlers and mongers have been warned from spreading fake news about the newly appointed chief of defence staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa
- This is on the heels of some critics who have labelled the Sokoto State-born military general as a religious bigot
- In defence of CDS Musa, the Concerned North East Citizens (CNEC) described him as a professional of impeccable antecedents
PAY ATTENTION: Click “See First” under the “Following” tab to see Legit.ng News on your Facebook News Feed!
FCT, Abuja - The Concerned North East Citizens (CNEC) have reacted to the controversies surrounding the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa.
Speculations have questioned his religious tolerance, alleging that he is a bigot.
Source: Facebook
In response to the speculations, the CNEC debunked these allegations in a statement issued by its secretary-general, Awwal Ahmed.
Ahmed described the defence chief as one who "has strong credentials when it comes to the issue of religious tolerance even though he is a committed Christian."
PAY ATTENTION: Share your outstanding story with our editors! Please reach us through info@corp.legit.ng!
He said:
"While we recognise the right of everyone to voice their opinion on any national or international issue, we also believe that it is wrong for us to keep silent when innocent persons who are trying to discharge their constitutional duties are being maligned and blackmailed by others.
CG Musa's Relationship with Muslims
As contained in the statement, it was gathered that the defence chief was born and bred in the core northern region of Sokoto State, which has made him stay accustomed to the cultural and religious values of the people.
He said:
"For the records, we want to make it clear that General Musa, who was born and grew up in Sokoto, has strong credentials when it comes to the issue of religious tolerance even though he is a committed Christian."
Ahmed noted that the defence chief has had an impeccable stint in the military and has been pivotal to several operations like "HADIN DAI". He stressed that CG Musa helped the "Muslim community to the best of his ability."
He urged rumour peddlers to desist from spreading conversations and insinuations with no ounce of truth.
Tinubu gives working manual to service chiefs at first security meeting
Meanwhile, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has warned the service chiefs against working with a purpose that contradicts each other.
Tinubu, at his first security meeting with the service chiefs, said his administration would not welcome a situation where the security forces collide with each other.
Nasarawa governor gives urgent task to chief of defence staff
Meanwhile, the discovery of lithium deposits in Nasarawa has caused concerns that the state might soon be a hotbed for militia groups.
Governor Abdullahi Sule has started making efforts to ensure that the discovery does not lead to insecurity.
The lithium deposits in Zamfara, according to experts, is one of the reasons fuelling the crisis in the northwest state.
Source: Legit.ng
