Lawyer speaks on denial of CDS Musa, other military chiefs visa

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  • The denial of visa to CDS General Christopher Musa and some Nigerian military leaders by the Canadian embassy has been condemned
  • Titilope Anifowoshe, a legal practitioner, in an exclusive interview with TheTalk.NG, described the development as a disappointing one
  • Anifowoshe extolled the rank of the CDS and the devastating effect of the action on the bilateral relationship between Nigeria and Canada

Titilope Anifowoshe has condemned the denial of visa to CDS Christopher Musa by the Canadian authority
Photo Credit: @DefenceInfoNGSource: FacebookWhy denial of CDS Musa visa was condemned”The decision by the Canadian Embassy to deny a visa to Nigerias Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) is both perplexing and deeply disappointing. The CDS is not only the highest-ranking military officer in Nigeria but also the principal adviser to the President and Minister of Defence on matters of national security. This role is pivotal in formulating and executing policies that safeguard the security of Nigeria, the most populous Black nation in the world, and ensure the operational readiness of its Armed Forces comprising the Army, Navy, and Air Force.”To deny a visa to an individual of such stature, particularly when the purpose of the visit is tied to service and collaboration, is not only a diplomatic misstep but also a gesture that undermines the spirit of mutual respect and goodwill between nations. Nigeria and Canada have historically maintained cordial relations, and this decision risks casting a shadow over that relationship.”While sovereign nations retain the right to determine who enters their borders, such decisions must be weighed against the broader implications for bilateral ties and international cooperation. In this instance, the denial appears to lack sufficient justification and fails to recognize the importance of fostering trust and collaboration between nations, especially in matters of global security and defense.”CDS Musa shares cash with soldiers

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