Controversy Erupts Over Special Promotion of Tinubu's ADC in Nigerian Army
The controversy surrounds the special promotion of President Tinubu's ADC, Nurudeen Yusuf, to Brigadier General, causing disquiet within the Nigerian Army. This move, approved in December 2025, marks the second rapid elevation for Yusuf within a year, leading to concerns of favoritism and breach of promotion norms.
While the Presidency justifies the accelerated promotion to maintain command hierarchy, critics accuse the President of undue influence. Other senior security officials like Usman Shugaba and Adegboyega Fasasi have also received recent promotions, raising questions about hierarchy and fairness.
The situation remains contentious as no official explanation has been provided.
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