Tinubu’s Aide Explains Military Deployment At Abuja City Gate

Military personnel, tanks and other security operatives were deployed around the Abuja City Gate on Saturday ahead of a planned mega march by supporters of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, and his running mate, Rabiu Kwankwaso.
The deployment sparked mixed reactions on social media, with some Nigerians questioning the presence of armed security personnel ahead of the planned rally. In contrast, others described it as a standard security measure.
Dada Olusegun, Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on Social Media, explained that the deployment was part of the security arrangements for the President’s movement.
In a post on his official X...