Bello Muhammad Matawalle, the Minister of State for Defense, has strongly denounced what he called “reckless and inciting utterances” made by Rotimi Amaechi, the former Minister of Transportation, about President Bola Tinubu’s leadership.
During a recent seminar in Abuja, Amaechi was said to have stated that Nigerian politicians must “steal, maim, and kill” to stay in power. at a statement made by the Director of Press and Public Relations at the Ministry of Defence, Henshaw Ogubike, Matawalle branded Amaechi’s words as an insult to Nigerian intelligence and a ”destructive attempt to radicalize the youth and destabilize the nation.”
“It is both reckless and dangerous for a former public office holder to make such inflammatory remarks,” Matawalle said. “At a time when the government is working tirelessly to consolidate national unity and security, no responsible leader should be fanning the flames of violence and political unrest.”
He added, “Let me make it clear: the security agencies are on high alert. Any individual or group found inciting violence or attempting to destabilize this nation will face the full force of the law. We will not tolerate any form of subversive rhetoric that seeks to undermine national unity or incite lawlessness.”
The Minister further highlighted that Nigeria is a sovereign nation controlled by rules, rather than a jungle where power may be gained through sheer force. He clarified: “Power is earned through democracy, not through intimidation, violence, or lawlessness.”
Highlighting President Tinubu’s commitment to peace and progress, Matawalle stated, “His commitment to the unity and progress of our great nation is unwavering. Having experienced both military rule and democratic governance, he would never undermine the very democracy he has fought to uphold.”
Confident in the administration’s achievements, Matawalle noted, “President Tinubu will secure a decisive victory in the 2027 Presidential election.” He called on Nigerians to “place their faith in the leadership of President Tinubu GCFR” and urged them to “disregard the vituperations of Amaechi and his associates, whom he described as politically irrelevant and out of touch with current realities of national development.”
He further warned, “Amaechi and others who think they can manipulate our youth into chaos should rethink their actions. This government will not fold its arms and allow any individual to disrupt the peace and stability of Nigeria.”
Bello Muhammad Matawalle, the Minister of State for Defense, has strongly denounced what he called “reckless and inciting utterances” made by Rotimi Amaechi, the former Minister of Transportation, about President Bola Tinubu’s leadership.
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