In defence of Buratai

It is widely acknowledged that since President Muhammadu Buhari assumed office and the subsequent appointment of Lt. General Tukur Buratai as the country’s top army commander, the incessant bombings of our cities by Boko Haram insurgents have reduced significantly. Indeed, even the worst cynics and critics of this administration can attest that the nefarious activities […]

It is widely acknowledged that since President Muhammadu Buhari assumed office and the subsequent appointment of Lt. General Tukur Buratai as the country’s top army commander, the incessant bombings of our cities by Boko Haram insurgents have reduced significantly. Indeed, even the worst cynics and critics of this administration can attest that the nefarious activities of the terrorists have been greatly scaled down. What this translates into is the relative peace we currently enjoy across the country, particularly in the North-east, where virtually all the territories previously occupied by the terrorists have been recovered by the military.
I am still at sea on why some vested interests have chosen to wage a needless media war against General Buratai despite his efforts at ridding the country of Boko Haram.
The motive of the false allegations of corrupt enrichment is to taint the anti corruption fight of the Buhari administration and weaken the relentless war against Boko Haram. General Buratai is known to have spent several years in the service of his fatherland, and in consonance with the laws of the land, managed a farm, from where he has made significant earnings. Apart from his farming income, he has made savings over the years in the course of his career as a military officer, coupled with his immediate and extended family earnings. Obviously, from these sources, it does not appear as if there was any overt or covert attempt to enrich himself.
It is surprising that rather than eulogise him for the success being recorded against Boko Haram, some unpatriotic elements are busy trying to frame him up over what many well meaning Nigerians consider a non-issue. This grand conspiracy appears to be orchestrated, with a view to reversing the gains already recorded in the fight against terrorism. Nigerians must, therefore, rise to the occasion and lend their support to a man who has vowed to completely eliminate terrorism and give Nigerians the much needed peace and tranquillity for development.
One thing is clear – General Buratai has not violated any law as far as corruption is concerned. It is my candid opinion that President Buhari, in his desire to actualise his promise to Nigerians, especially in the area of security, made the right choice in appointing Tukur Buratai as the Chief of Army Staff. 
Felix Oduntan, a public affairs analyst wrote from Ilorin