The Minister of State for Defence, Mr. Bello Muhammed Matawalle, has condemned recent statements made by Mr. Rotimi Amaechi, accusing him of inciting violence and unrest among Nigerians.
He issued a stern warning to the former Minister of Transportation and ex-Rivers governor, urging him to desist from making inflammatory remarks that threaten the peace and stability of the nation.
Amaechi had slammed Nigerians, particularly youths, for not protesting against the current hardship in the country.
Matawalle, in a statement released by the Director of Information in the Ministry of Defence, Henshaw Ogubike, on Saturday, said:“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 challenges facing the nation through various reforms that are yielding results.
“It is absurd, preposterous, and shameful for anyone to exploit the genuine situation of our citizens for selfish political gain.”
The minister reiterated President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to safeguarding the peace and security of every Nigerian, warning that any attempts to destabilize the country through incitement will not be tolerated.
“We will not allow anyone to fuel violence or manipulate the prevailing situation of our people. Let this serve as a final warning to Amaechi and his cohorts.
“It is expected that Amaechi join hands with the government to move the country forward; rather, he chose to stay aside with myopic assertions,” the minister said.
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