The presidential candidate of them African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore, has criticised Defence Minister Christopher Musa over his assurance that security agencies would remain neutral during the 2027 general elections.
Sowore accused the minister of being partisan and questioned his ability to guarantee the neutrality of security agencies during the polls.
Musa had, after meeting President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Thursday, assured Nigerians that security personnel would act professionally and ensure voters were able to exercise their franchise without intimidation.
Reacting in a post on X, Sowore described the minister as a “retired loudmouth” and accused him of failing in his responsibilities as a military officer.
“This retired loudmouth, Christopher Musa, who failed in his duties as a serving General in the Nigerian Army is now here promising free and fair elections in 2027, when he is, in fact, a partisan hack for Tinubu.
“He should leave 2027 alone and face insecurity,” Sowore wrote.
Musa had spoken to journalists after meeting Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, where he was accompanied by the heads of various security agencies.
According to the minister, the meeting was convened to brief the President on the country’s security situation ahead of the 2027 elections.
He had assured that security agencies would maintain professionalism and neutrality, allowing Nigerians to vote freely without intimidation.
