Former Chairman of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Prof. Chidi Odinkalu, criticized Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, and other senior military officers after they were denied visas by the Canadian Embassy.
Odinkalu remarked that the CDS and the top officers who are outraged about being denied visas to attend the Invictus Winter Games should be ashamed of themselves.
He questioned the rationale behind sending a delegation of over 70 officers, led by the Chief of Defence Staff, to Canada for the Invictus Winter Games while Nigeria is grappling with severe insecurity.
Odinkalu also questioned when Nigeria, a tropical West African country, started observing winter or participating in winter games.
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Additionally, he questioned why a large delegation of top military officers, led by the Chief of Defence Staff, applied for visas for this trip without the knowledge of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
According to him, instead of admitting a significant mistake and apologising, Nigeria has what he described as a disgraceful lineup of senior cabinet members, led by the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu.
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