According to Punch, former President Goodluck Jonathan has voiced his concerns about the deployment of military forces in Nigeria’s electoral process, stating that it places excessive demands on the armed forces.
During a book launch event in Abuja on Tuesday, written by ex-Inspector General of Police Solomon Arase, Jonathan stressed that overseeing elections should primarily be the duty of the police and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
He noted that in many other nations, the military—particularly the Army and Air Force—mainly assist in transporting electoral materials to inaccessible or high-risk locations rather than providing security at polling stations, as is commonly done in Nigeria.
Drawing from his time in office, Jonathan remarked:
“Having served as this nation’s president, internal security is an. Check out the full story by clicking this link immediately!
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