Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, has disclosed plans to join the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), stating that the party provided him with the platform to serve the country at the highest level.
Speaking in an interview on Channels Television on Sunday, Musa explained that he is still transitioning from military service to active politics.
“I’ve not transited yet. I’m in transition,” he said when asked if he had officially become a politician.
Christopher Musa served as Chief of Defence Staff from June 23, 2023, until his retirement from the Nigerian military on October 30, 2025, when he was appointed Minister of Defence.
When pressed on whether he would eventually align with the APC, the defence minister made his intentions clear.
“Not yet, but I think I’ll be. Definitely. The APC has given me the platform to present myself right from when I was CDS till date, so why not?” he said.
Musa also pledged his total loyalty and support to President Bola Tinubu, including backing his second-term re-election bid.
“Mr President needs all support, totally. I’ll give him all my support, whatever I can do to make sure that he succeeds in his call of duty, including moving forward to the second term. I think I’d give him my very best,” Musa stated.
The defence minister also addressed the recent arraignment of military personnel over an alleged coup attempt against President Tinubu. According to him, the plot was triggered by a disgruntled colonel who felt unfairly overlooked for a promotion.
Musa explained that the military had to act cautiously during investigations, which informed the delay in initially confirming the coup attempt to the public.
His comments come amid ongoing discussions about civil–military relations and the evolving role of retired senior officers in Nigeria’s political landscape.
