Defence Chief Undiandeye Assures No Militarisation of 2027 Elections

On October 2, during a third-quarter operational briefing in Abuja, Lt. Gen. Akomaye Parker Undiandeye, the Chief of Defence Intelligence, assured foreign defence advisers that the Federal Government and military have no plans to militarise the 2027 general elections. He emphasized the government's commitment to conducting the elections peacefully, transparently, and in accordance with international standards.

Undiandeye warned against the spread of misinformation regarding Nigeria's security situation and election preparations, urging foreign military representatives to verify claims before sharing them with their governments. He clarified that the military's involvement would be limited to providing security and logistical support for election personnel and materials, while the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) would oversee the electoral process.

Undiandeye stressed that the military would not control the elections and urged the need to distinguish facts from falsehoods in the current era of misinformation.