Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has denounced a display of military honors bestowed upon Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Tinubu, calling it a violation of military tradition. Abubakar demanded an investigation into the 'Nigeria Cadet Network,' a group of civilians who organized the parade, alleging their unauthorized use of military symbols and firearms.
December 30, 2024 11:29 am Atiku Abubakar , a former vice-president, has condemned a “military parade” accorded Seyi, son of President Bola Tinubu.In a statement issued by his media office on Sunday, Abubakar demanded an investigation into the incident, saying it was a gross violation of military tradition.
“It is with utter dismay and concern that Nigerians were subjected to a nauseating video circulating online, where a group of young men, armed and in full military procession, bestowed upon the President’s son unwarranted military honours,” the statement signed by Paul Ibe, Abubakar’s media adviser, reads.Abubakar said the group identified as the ‘Nigeria Cadet Network’, is not a recognised entity within the Nigerian Armed Forces.
He said it was “disturbing that the name ‘Cadet’, associated with young, formally trained military personnel, was exploited by civilians to tarnish the esteemed traditions of the military”. “In an effort to uncover the truth behind this shameless procession, we instructed our legal team and military experts to investigate the so-called ‘Nigeria Cadet Network’,” he said.“To no one’s surprise, it was revealed that the group is not a legally registered entity. What is even more alarming is the brazen use of firearms by civilians in this so-called parade — at a time when illegal arms proliferation is at a dangerous high in our country.
Abubakar said the probe should ascertain the legitimacy of the ‘Nigeria Cadet Network’ and its use of the cadet when it is not a registered entity, the legality of the firearms displayed, and the propriety of the military honours granted to the president’s son by non-commissioned civilians under the protection of security personnel.
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