2027: Defence Minister Pledges Commitment To Tinubu Campaign, National Security

Minister of Defence, Gen.Christopher Musa,  has pledged loyalty to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu  and the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) following his appointment as Secretary I on the APC Presidential Campaign Council for the 2027 election.

The minister, who accepted the appointment, described the trust reposed in him by the President and the party leadership as a call to higher service.

Musa in a statement by his special adviser on Media, Leah Katung-Babatunde, assured the party hierarchy, stakeholders and supporters across the country of his unalloyed commitment to executing the strategic tasks of the office with diligence, administrative rigour and single-minded focus to guarantee party victory.

He emphasised that while undertaking this vital assignment in support of the party’s electoral agenda, his primary constitutional mandate which is safeguarding the territorial integrity of Nigeria and protecting life and property remains absolute and uncompromising.

He said, “National security remains our highest imperative.    The ongoing operations, strategic reforms and inter-agency collaborations across the defence sector will continue unabated with increased vigour. Our resolve to uphold the mandate of the Ministry of Defence, protect our people and drive Mr President’s vision for a safe and prosperous Nigeria remains firm and unshakeable.”

The minister called on party members and all patriotic citizens to remain united behind the administration, expressing absolute confidence that the APC will achieve success at the polls while continuing to deliver robust governance and security nationwide.