President Bola Tinubu has officially requested the Senate’s approval for the confirmation of Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede as the new Chief of Army Staff (COAS). According to a statement from presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga, this move complies with the country’s legal requirements.
Tinubu’s letter, submitted to the Senate, seeks to formalize Oluyede’s appointment, which was made on October 30 when he was appointed Acting Chief of Army Staff following the illness of Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja. General Lagbaja, who passed away on November 5, was buried in Abuja shortly thereafter.
The confirmation request is in accordance with Section 218(2) of the 1999 Constitution and Section 18(1) of the Armed Forces Act.
