By Hagxy Don
The Honourable Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Mohammed Matawalle, MON, has issued a stern warning to former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, over what he described as reckless and inciting statements capable of destabilizing the nation.
Dr. Matawalle’s response comes after Amaechi, speaking at a recent conference in Abuja, made alarming remarks suggesting that Nigerian politicians must “steal, maim, and kill” to remain in power. The statement, widely condemned as irresponsible, has been perceived as an attempt to radicalize the youth and create political unrest.
Reacting with firm condemnation, Dr. Matawalle characterized Amaechi and his cohorts as an alarming manifestation of the politics of "pull him down" syndrome, warning that such inflammatory rhetoric will not be tolerated under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration.
“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,” Matawalle stated.
He cautioned that Nigeria is a sovereign nation governed by laws, not a lawless terrain where power is seized through violence and intimidation. According to the Minister, any individual or group found inciting violence or attempting to destabilize the country will face the full force of the law.
“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,” he warned.
Dr. Matawalle further reminded Amaechi that power is earned through democracy, not through intimidation or anarchy. He reiterated that President Tinubu’s administration remains committed to upholding peace, democratic values, and the security of all Nigerians.
Emphasizing the achievements of the Tinubu-led government within a short period, Dr. Matawalle confidently projected a decisive victory for the President in the 2027 elections. He urged Nigerians to place their faith in Tinubu’s leadership and ignore Amaechi’s “desperate and politically irrelevant” utterances.
“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,” Matawalle stated.
The Ministry of Defence, in collaboration with security agencies, has assured Nigerians that it will continue to monitor any activities aimed at disrupting public peace, vowing to bring any perpetrators to justice.
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