The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, has faulted the presence of military personnel in the conduct of the 2023 presidential election, saying it does not identify with the tenets of democracy.
Gbajabiamila, stated this at his Polling Unit 014, Ward 08, Fowler Memorial International School, Masha, Surulere, Lagos, after casting his vote.
According to him, elections are the sole responsibility of the police to ensure a free and fair poll.
Gbajabiamila noted that the Military’s assignment are to defend the territorial integrity of the country and not be deployed for electioneering.
He said: “I’m a constitutional lawyer. The Military has no place in elections. Years ago I took the matter to court and the court fined in my favour, that was during Ekiti election.
“Military has no place in democracy, it’s the sole responsibility of the police, unfortunately it is what it is, we…
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