The Minister of State for Defence, Bello Muhammed Matawalle, has denounced the inflammatory and provocative comments made by Rotimi Amaechi, former Minister of Transportation, regarding President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s leadership, SAVANNAH NEWSNOW REPORTS.
Amaechi reportedly made a statement at a recent conference in Abuja, claiming that Nigerian politicians must engage in destructive behavior to maintain power, which Matawalle condemned as an insult to Nigerians and a threat to national security.
Dr. Matawalle has condemned the statement, describing it as reckless and dangerous, particularly at a time when the government is working to consolidate national unity and security.
He warned against misleading 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, stressed that the government will not tolerate any form of subversive rhetoric aimed at undermining national unity or inciting lawlessness.
Matawalle reminded Amaechi that power is gained through democratic means, not intimidation, violence, or lawlessness, and reiterated the commitment of President Tinubu’s administration to upholding peace, democratic values, and 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
