The Nigerian Army has assured Nigerians of the smooth inauguration of president-elect, Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
Tinubu is billed to be sworn in on May 29 as the country’s 16th president and commander-in-chief despite controversies surrounding his election.
He will replace the incumbent, President Muhammadu Buhari who is expected to step back in a few weeks after the end of his eight-year term.
Some Nigerians have expressed reservations about his impending inauguration, while others have called for the institution of an Interim National Government, ING.
On Wednesday, a former Catholic Archbishop of Abuja, John Cardinal Olorunfemi Onaiyekan said the cases arising from the February 25 presidential election should be dispensed with by the tribunal before Tinubu is sworn in.
Not many agreed with the respected Catholic cleric.
Speaking ahead of the May 29 inauguration the Army said it will be hit-free to ensure that ‘nothing unwanted happens.”
It also warned those planning to scuttle the inauguration to have a change of heart.
The Director, Defence Media Operation, Maj.-Gen. Musa Danmadami, told reporters in Abuja that the military and other security agencies are working together so that the country had a smooth transition of power.
According to him, “The issue of threat to the security and stability of the country is addressed promptly. Elections have come and gone. For the presidential election, a winner has been announced.
“There is a transition committee in place comprising all members of the security agencies, ministries, and agencies of government to make sure the event is held successfully and without a glitch.
“We don’t see reasons why there should be a problem during the activity. The inauguration will come and go and nothing will happen.
“We are not going to relent at ensuring there is peace and stability across the length and breadth of the country.”
