The Presidency has responded to a resolution by the Senate demanding the sack of Service Chiefs of the country.
In a tweet, the presidency responded to the resignation call, saying the power to sack or appoint the service chiefs lies with the President.
“The Presidency notes today’s Senate resolution and reiterates that appointment or sack of Service Chiefs is a Presidential prerogative.
“President Buhari, in his capacity as Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, will do what is in the best interest of the country at all times,” the tweet read.
The West African Pilot News (WAP) reported how the Senate demanded for the resignation of the service chiefs over thr raising security threats in the country.
Although most of the serving chiefs are due for retirement, they are yet to vacate their position.
The Senate, through a motion raised by the Ali Ndume, called for the resignation of the service chiefs.
Ndume prayed to the Senate demanding the resignation of Tukur Buratai, Chief of Army Staff; Sadique Abubakar, Chief of Air Staff; Gabriel Olonisakin, Chief of Defence Staff and Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas, Chief of Naval Staff.
He demanded that the service chiefs step aside for new appointments to be made.
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