ABUJA — The Minister of Defence, General Christopher Gwabin Musa (Rtd), OFR, has pledged total dedication to his newly assigned role as Secretary I of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council for the 2027 election, while reaffirming his unwavering commitment to Nigeria’s national security.

In a statement signed by his Special Assistant on Media, Leah Katung-Babatunde, on August 24, 2026, the Minister expressed profound appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, and the leadership of the APC for the confidence reposed in him through the appointment.

General Musa described the appointment as a call to higher service and assured the party leadership, stakeholders and supporters across the country of his unalloyed commitment to executing the strategic responsibilities of the office with diligence, administrative rigour and single-minded focus.

He said he would work towards ensuring the success and victory of the APC at the polls.

However, the Defence Minister stressed that his constitutional responsibility of safeguarding Nigeria’s territorial integrity and protecting the lives and property of citizens remains absolute and uncompromising.

According to Katung-Babatunde, the Minister maintained that the country’s security remains the foremost priority of the Ministry of Defence.

“National security remains our highest imperative,” General Musa was quoted as saying.

He further assured that ongoing military operations, strategic reforms and inter-agency collaborations across the defence sector would continue without interruption and with increased vigour.

The Minister reiterated the commitment of the defence establishment to protecting Nigerians and advancing President Tinubu’s vision of a safe and prosperous nation.

“Our resolve to uphold the mandate of the Ministry of Defence, protect our people, and drive Mr. President’s vision for a safe and prosperous Nigeria remains firm and unshakeable,” he stated.

General Musa also called on APC members and other patriotic Nigerians to remain united in support of the administration, expressing confidence that the ruling party would achieve electoral success while continuing to deliver governance and strengthen security across the country.

The statement was signed by Leah Katung-Babatunde, SA (Media) to the Honourable Minister of Defence.