ABUJA, Nigeria: A Nigerian Army colonel accused of plotting to overthrow the administration of Nigeria‘s President Bola Tinubu stated in court records that his actions were motivated by frustration over the country’s living conditions. Okay News reports that Colonel Mohammed Ma’aji apologized for his involvement in the alleged plot while appealing to authorities for leniency. The colonel denied the involvement of any foreign collaborators in the discussions. The colonel said the plot was also fueled by his failure to secure a promotion to the rank of brigadier-general on two occasions. The Defence Headquarters declined to comment on the court records.