2027: “We follow whoever you vote, vote right or…” – Military officer warns Nigerians
A Nigerian military officer has stirred reactions online after sharing his views on voting and leadership ahead of the 2027 general election, urging citizens to choose the right leaders.
Military Position on Elections
In a viral video, he stated that members of the military do not participate in voting, but the leaders elected by civilians ultimately give them instructions to follow.
Call for Responsible Voting Ahead of 2027 Election
He went on to stress the importance of voting for leaders who are not driven by money or personal gain but are committed to justice and the well-being of citizens.
According to him, leadership choice affects everyone, including security personnel who are bound to carry out lawful orders from elected authorities.
Final Advice to Nigerians
He further advised voters to prioritize character and humanity over publicity or popularity when selecting their leaders.
In his words:
“I no say make una no vote for who you like, but I abeg, vote for the right person.
You know what it is? Now, we [the military] do not vote, but anybody wey una vote, na him go give us order wey we go follow otherwise watimagbo.
So if you want to vote, vote for leader wey no dey in love of money, but they are in love of justice. Vote for a leader wey no like publicity but he likes humanity so that everybody go…”
See below;
A video showing a Nigerian Army officer risking his job while advising Nigerians to vote for the right person, because whoever Nigerians vote for will determine who gives them orders. Please take one minute to repost this video for others 🙏🙏🙏 pic.twitter.com/OMLvvAPeoY
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