Femi Fani-Kayode, a former minister of aviation, has demanded that the military high command structure be removed due to the state of insecurity in the nation.
Fani-Kayode bemoaned the Nigerian military’s diminished ability, which had formerly made the country proud in several conflict theatres.
He also criticised the politicised response to the nation’s rising insecurity and emphasised the urgent need for the government and those affected to adopt more successful tactics.
He also criticised the military’s top brass in Nigeria for their egregious ineptitude and lack of professionalism.
The ex-Minister urged greater coordination between the federal government and the military in a series of tweets on Thursday in an effort to protect Nigerians.
He wrote: “It is increasingly difficult to comprehend the glaring incompetence & lack of patriotism, professionalism, diligence and courage of the leadership of the Nigerian Armed Forces. Is this the same military that once proudly led ECOMOG to victory in the West African sub-region?
“Is this the same military that once gave the Chadians and Libyans a bloody nose? Is this the same military that once faced down the Cameronians and French in the Bakassi Peninsular? Is this the same military that once kept us safe and protected us from enemies within and without?
“Is this the same military that was once led by Murtala Mohammed, Benjamin Adekunle, Olusegun Obasanjo, T.Y. Danjuma, Sani Abacha and Ibrahim Babangida. Is this the same military that was once regarded as the most powerful and effective fighting force in sub-saharan Africa? Is this the same military that politicians and our people once spoke of with respect & in whispered tones. How are the mighty fallen!Who will defend us from these foreign barbarians and invaders now?
