Chief of Defence Staff, General CHRISTOPHER MUSA has called on Chiefs of Defence Staff of ECOWAS Countries to work actively to prevent military takeovers and undemocratic change of government in their countries as it was attracting negative and dire economic consequences for the sub-region.

The CDS made this known during the 42 Ordinary Meeting of the ECOWAS Committee of Chiefs of Defence Staff in Abuja.

MUSA has said the change of government by the military in West African countries has had unintended consequences and threatened their democratic values in the region.

He said the threat of a military takeover of the government must be destroyed, adding that it negated the core responsibilities of the military profession.

He added that in democratic countries, the military must uphold democratic values in line with their constitutions.

MUSA noted that the threat must be destroyed as it negates the core responsibilities of military professionals.