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Stop “Inciting Violence” Against Tinubu Or “Face The Consequences,” Matawalle Warns Ex-Governor Amaechi

  • Says Amaechi and his cohorts are alarming manifestation of the politics of pull him down syndrome

Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Muhammed Matawalle, has condemned “in the strongest terms” the “reckless and inciting utterances” by former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, regarding the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

The former Governor of Rivers State said recently in Abuja that said the political class, including President Bola Tinubu, would not willingly cede power to the younger generation.

Amaechi said: “None of you here seated can defend the votes… Nobody has power and will give it to you, not even me. If you want a Pastor as President, go and get one. The politician is there in Nigeria to steal, maim, and kill to remain in power. If you think Tinubu will give it to you, you are wasting your time.”

Reacting to Amaechi’s statement, Dr. Matawalle said that the “assertion that not only insults the intelligence of Nigerians but dangerously seeks to radicalize the youth and destabilize the peace and security of the nation.

Matawalle, in a statement by the Director of Information and Public Relations, Ministry of Defence, Henshaw Ogubike, declared that “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, reiterating 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.”

Matawalle asserted that “President Tinubu will secure a decisive victory in the 2027 Presidential election” based on “the achievements of the current administration in a relatively short time.”

He then 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 stability of Nigeria.”

The Minister added that “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.”

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