Maj.-Gen. Bamidele Ali-Alabi, the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 2 Division Nigeria Army, Ibadan, on Wednesday warned army personnel in Kogi to steer clear of politics.
The News Agency of Nigeria NAN) reports that the GOC gave the warning while addressing officers and men during his familiarisation visit to 12 Brigade, Nigerian Army, Lokoja.
The GOC tasked the officers and men to be professional in carrying out their duties during the Nov. 11 Governorship Election in the state.
Ali-Alabi said as soldiers, they have no business with partisan politics, as such anyone who gets involved will face the consequences.
“As soldiers you have no business with politics so you must remain neutral and not get partisan in the forthcoming Kogi governorship election of Nov.11.
“You must be disciplined and professional at all times as you do your work.
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