Stop inciting violence, Matawalle warns Amaechi
By Jeffrey Agbo
Minister of State for Defence Bello Matawalle has condemned recent statements made by former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, regarding the leadership of President Bola Tinubu
Speaking lately at a conference in Abuja, Amaechi said Nigerians must be ready to “die” to unseat Tinubu, adding that politicians are ready to “steal, maim and kill” to remain in power.
Reacting to this, Matawalle said in a statement on Thursday: “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.”
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He further cautioned against “any attempt to mislead young Nigerians with a warped narrative of violence and anarchy,” emphasising 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,” he noted.
The statement signed by Henshaw Ogubike, Director of Press and Public Relations, ministry of Defence warned that the government would not tolerate any form of subversive rhetoric that seeks to undermine national unity or incite lawlessness.
Matawalle 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.”
Highlighting the achievements of the current administration in a relatively short time, Matawalle 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.”