The Olowu of Owu Kuta, Osun State, Oba Adekunle Oyelude, has said the retention of Chief of Army Staff, Lt General Tukur Buratai and other Service Chiefs by President Muhammadu Buhari was strategic.
The monarch noted that President Muhammadu Buhari must have realised that change of military leadership would be counter-productive in the grounds so far covered.
This was contained in a statement he signed on Monday on the State of Nigeria’s security.
Oba Oyelude said: “The retention of Service Chiefs by the President did not come as a surprise. He is also a successful military tactician who knows the nitty-gritty involved in operations as those faced by Nigerian Army.
“Mr President knows the significance of continuity on this assignment; I am very happy at this development. It means we are moving close to the end of this insecurity and all eyes are on the Service Chiefs to prove President Buhari right that they capable to further meet expectations of his administration.
“As a traditional ruler, it is part of my responsibilities to commend when necessary and caution when it is also important. Nigerians should join those of us who see and appreciate the work so far done by our soldiers.
“It is high time Nigerians realised the fact that military operations anywhere in the world require focus and absolute concentration. And in a situation whereby our soldiers are easily distracted to perform through uncomplimentary statements, the result is coming back to us.
“No nation can develop in absence of peace. We should rather encourage our soldiers to bring us lasting peace. Nobody should be happy with the spread of crimes. And these security personnel are the ones to tackle the problem.”
The monarch added that “I think what is required at the moment is change of operational approach and not military leadership change”.
