President Tinubu Reshuffles Top Military Leadership Amidst Alleged Coup Plot

 

In a dramatic move that has sent ripples through Nigeria's political and military circles, President Bola Tinubu announced a sweeping reshuffle of the nation's top military brass on October 24, 2025, just weeks after whispers of an alleged coup plot against his administration.

Tinubu sacked General Christopher Musa as the Chief of Defence Staff, replacing him with General Olufemi Oluyede. This move is part of a broader military leadership shake-up aimed at strengthening Nigeria's national security architecture.

General Christopher Musa, the Chief of Defence Staff since June 2023, has been suddenly removed, sparking concerns about potential internal threats to President Tinubu's already tenuous hold on power. This move comes amid a broader military leadership shake-up aimed at strengthening Nigeria's national security architecture, with General Olufemi Oluyede appointed as Musa's replacement.

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Some analysts believe this move is part of President Tinus's efforts to revamp the military and tackle growing insecurity challenges, including insurgency, banditry, and separatist violence. While the official line from the presidency frames the changes as a proactive step to "strengthen the national security architecture," the timing of the military reshuffle, amid reports of detained officers and growing discontent, raises concerns about potential power struggles, paranoia, and consolidation within the government.

President Tinubu's administration announced a major military reshuffle, replacing almost all service chiefs with immediate effect, as disclosed by Sunday Dare, Special Adviser on Media and Public Communication.