The Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Matawalle, has strongly criticized former Minister of Transport, Rotimi Amaechi, for allegedly inciting unrest and exploiting the challenges faced by Nigerians for political gain.
In a statement released by the Ministry of Defence spokesperson, Henshaw Ogubike, Matawalle condemned Amaechi’s recent remarks, which he described as inflammatory and detrimental to national peace and stability.
The Minister expressed grave concern over the potential impact of such rhetoric, stating, “It is both reckless and irresponsible for a former public servant of Amaechi’s standing to incite Nigerians against their own government. At a time when President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is working tirelessly to address the nation’s challenges through various reforms, it is shameful for anyone to exploit the genuine situation of our citizens for selfish political gain.”
Matawalle emphasized President Tinubu’s unwavering commitment to safeguarding the peace and security of all Nigerians and warned that any attempt to destabilize the country through incitement would not be tolerated.
“We will not allow anyone to fuel violence or manipulate the current situation of our people. Let this serve as a final warning to Amaechi and his cohorts,” Matawalle asserted.
The Defence Minister further urged Amaechi to refrain from casting aspersions on the government’s intentions and called for him to contribute positively to the nation’s progress.
“It is expected that Amaechi would join hands with the government to move the country forward, but instead, he has chosen to make myopic assertions,” Matawalle added.
You want to weaponise Nigerians’ pains for political gains, Matawalle slams Amaechi
