Tinubu Seeks Senate’s Confirmation Of Oluyede As Chief of Army Staff
By Trek Africa Newspaper
President Bola Tinubu has sought senate’s confirmation of Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede as the Chief of Army Staff, COAS.
This is contained in a statement by presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga, on Friday in Abuja, saying that the president’s move was in accordance with the laws of the country.
“President Bola Tinubu has sent a letter to the Senate seeking confirmation of Lieutenant General Olufemi Olatubosun Oluyede’s appointment as the substantive Chief of Army Staff.
“In the letter sent today, President Tinubu seeks Oluyede’s confirmation in accordance with the provision of Section 218(2) of the 1999 Constitution as amended and Section 18(1) of the Armed Forces Act,” he said.
Trek Africa Newspaper recalls that Oluyede was appointed as the Acting Chief of Army Staff on October 30 following the illness of Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja.
However, General Lagbaja died on 5 November and has since been buried in Abuja.
“President Tinubu is confident about the leadership qualities, professional integrity, and experience of Lt. General Oluyede to lead and inspire the army to ensure national security and stability,” Onanuga added.
