President Tinubu Sacks Chief Of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa
In a surprise move that has sent shockwaves through Nigeria’s security establishment, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has sacked the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, with immediate effect.
The announcement, which came through a State House statement on Friday, October 24, 2025, did not specify the reason behind the sudden dismissal. However, presidential sources indicate that the decision is part of a broader plan by the Tinubu administration to restructure Nigeria’s defence architecture and enhance national security coordination amid ongoing threats across various regions.
General Musa, who was appointed in June 2023, had served for over two years, leading Nigeria’s Armed Forces through major counterterrorism and internal security operations. His tenure saw intensified military offensives against Boko Haram, ISWAP, and banditry networks, as well as renewed efforts to stabilize troubled areas in the North-West and Middle Belt.
- Reports suggest that President Tinubu is already considering a list of potential successors, with top contenders including senior officers from the Nigerian Army and the Defence Headquarters. The presidency is expected to announce the new Chief of Defence Staff within the next 24 hours.
Political analysts view this development as a strategic shake-up aimed at repositioning the Armed Forces for greater efficiency, especially ahead of the 2026 general security review and ongoing reforms in the defence sector.
The dismissal of General Musa follows recent high-level security meetings at the Presidential Villa, where the President reportedly expressed dissatisfaction with the pace of military operations and intelligence sharing among security agencies.
Meanwhile, reactions have begun to pour in from political circles and security experts. Some praised Tinubu’s decisiveness, describing the move as “timely and necessary,” while others warned that frequent changes in military leadership could disrupt operational stability.
The Presidency has assured Nigerians that the transition in military leadership will be smooth and in line with constitutional procedures, reaffirming its commitment to national security, unity, and peace.
More details are expected on kpomkwem News as the situation develops.
