The Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Muhammed Matawalle, has vehemently criticized the comments made by former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, calling them reckless and inflammatory regarding the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
At a recent conference in Abuja, Amaechi reportedly stated that Nigerian politicians must “steal, maim, and kill” to stay in power.
Matawalle condemned this statement, labeling it not only disrespectful to Nigerians but also a harmful attempt to incite youth and threaten national security.
Reacting to the statement, Dr. Matawalle said:“It is both reckless and dangerous for a former public office holder to make such inflammatory remarks. At a time when the government is working tirelessly to consolidate national unity and security, no responsible leader should fan the flames of violence and political unrest.”
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He further warned against any attempt to mislead young Nigerians with a distorted narrative of violence and anarchy, emphasizing that “Nigeria is a sovereign nation governed by laws, not a jungle where power is seized through brute force.”
“Let me make it clear: 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,” he added.
The statement, signed by Henshaw Ogubike, Director of Press and Public Relations at the Ministry of Defence, emphasized that the government will not tolerate any subversive language intended to disrupt national unity or promote disorder.
Matawalle reminded Amaechi that power is achieved through democracy, not through intimidation, violence, or lawlessness.
He reaffirmed that President Tinubu’s administration is dedicated to maintaining peace, upholding democratic principles, and ensuring national security.
“President Tinubu’s 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,” he stated.
Dr. Matawalle, pointing out the administration’s accomplishments in a short time, expressed confidence that President Tinubu will achieve a decisive victory in the 2027 presidential election.
He called on Nigerians to trust in Tinubu’s leadership and ignore the comments made by Amaechi and his allies, whom he referred to as “politically irrelevant and disconnected from the realities of national development.”
“Amaechi and others who believe they can manipulate our youth into chaos should rethink their actions. This government will not stand idly by while individuals attempt to disrupt the peace and stability of Nigeria,” he added.
Matawalle concluded by stating that the Ministry of Defence, in partnership with security agencies, will continue to monitor efforts to disrupt public peace and ensure that those responsible face harsh penalties.
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