2023: Don't Get Involved In Political Process — Buhari To Military

President Muhammadu Buhari has instructed the military and other security agencies to remain apolitical as they provide security in next year's polls.

The instruction was given at the inauguration of the Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA) Estate at Idu-Karmo in Abuja.

President Buhari disclosed that would support and assist in the 2023 elections, particularly with the distribution and monitoring of classified materials and other logistics.

He warned that they must carry out their duties with professionalism and in accordance with Standing Operation Procedures.

“I, therefore, urge you to remain apolitical and desist from behaviour that could bring disrepute to the agency and our country by compromising democracy", Buhari stated.

He commended the DIA's efforts in providing accommodation for its personnel and added that the efforts could be better understood by making the connection between shelter and productivity.

“This commissioning ceremony further avails another opportunity to reaffirm my confidence in the competence, commitment and achievements of the Defence Intelligence Agency’s giant strides achieved across the nation.

“I am confident that these new premises will yield enormous shelter dividends to the Defence Intelligence Agency staff, their families and to the host locality.

“The acquisition of this accommodation is a great leap forward, but the envisaged benefits would be aborted without diligent maintenance.

“I charge you all to ensure the sustenance of the high standard of this facility. This would help realise the value of the enormous resources committed to its acquisition.

“The agency’s investment in staff accommodation complements our vision of achieving improved national security."