President Tinubu’s decision to replace the service chiefs was both lawful and necessary. His bold move also signalled his confidence in the armed forces and his own authority as the Commander-in-Chief. Far from reacting to a coup, it was an assertion of civilian supremacy and a reminder to the military that in a civilian democracy, [ ]
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