Nigerian Army Chief, Lagbaja Rules Out Coup, Says Only Thing Better Than Democracy Is ‘More Democracy’The Chief of Army Staff Nigerian Army, Lt Gen Taoreed Lagbaja has stated that the army would support the democratic dispensation in the country, adding that the only thing better than democracy in Nigeria is “more democracy.”
In a column in The Washington Post on Thursday — his first lengthy statement since his detention — Bazoum had described himself as a “hostage” while the military junta has refused to back down despite sanctions from the Economic Community of West African States . “He added that the desire of every Nigerian is a flourishing, uninterrupted constitutional democratic governance, that promotes national values and the interest of every well-meaning Nigerian, irrespective of ethnic or religious affiliation,” the army statement said.
"NA remains committed to ensuring the security of lives and property across the country, stressing that the Army is working assiduously to protect the territorial integrity of the nation and support relevant security agencies in ensuring the security of lives and property within the country.”