By Tony Obiechina Abuja
The Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Muhammed Matawalle, has condemned in the strongest terms utterances made by the reckless and inciting former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, regarding the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
A statement from the Defence Ministry, quoted Amaechi, as alleging at a recent conference in Abuja that Nigerian politicians must “steal, maim, and kill” to remain in power”.
The statement which was issued by the Director of Press and Public Relations in the Ministry said the assertion by the former Rivers State Governor, “not only insults the intelligence of Nigerians but dangerously seeks to radicalize the youth and destabilize the peace and security of the nation”.
Reacting to Amaechi’s 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 be fanning the flames of violence and political unrest.”
He further cautioned against any attempt to mislead young Nigerians with a warped 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: 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,” Dr. Matawalle warned.
The Minister reminded Amaechi that power is earned through democracy, not through intimidation, violence, or lawlessness. He reiterated that President Tinubu’s administration remains committed to upholding peace, democratic values, and the security of all Nigerians. 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”, he noted.
Highlighting the achievements of the current administration in a relatively short time, Dr Matawalle confidently asserted that President Tinubu will secure a decisive victory in the 2027 Presidential election.
He called upon Nigerians to place their faith in the leadership of President Tinubu, and 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.
“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 Security of Nigeria,” he added.
‘The Ministry of Defence, in collaboration with relevant security agencies, will continue to monitor activities aimed at disrupting public peace and will ensure that anyone found culpable faces severe consequences”, he added.
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