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Matawalle, Steadfast in Advancing President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Vision, Unshaken by Baseless Attacks” – Arewa Group
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The Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Matawalle MON, remains resolutely committed to the success of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, with a focus on fortifying national security through decisive action against terrorism and violent insurgency, as well as strengthening Nigeria’s armed forces, the Arewa Youth Awareness Movement (AYAM) has stated.
In a statement issued to the press on Sunday, and signed by its Team Lead, Jamilu Bawa, the group expressed concern over what it described as a concerted effort by opposition forces across the nation to malign and undermine the Minister in a bid to derail his dedicated service to the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Renewed Hope agenda.
The group stated that these opposition elements were disseminating falsehoods in a calculated attempt to tarnish the Minister’s reputation and divert his focus from his critical duties.
“In recent months, we have observed a deliberate campaign by certain opposition elements to spread fabricated stories about Dr. Bello Matawalle MON through online media platforms. These stories, ranging from absurd claims of property ownership to the circulation of a baseless video involving a terrorist, are nothing but malicious falsehoods aimed at discrediting the Minister,” the statement read.
“We recognize these spurious narratives as strategic maneuvers designed to distract Dr. Matawalle from his pivotal role as Minister of State for Defence. It is a tactic aimed at weakening the President’s administration by targeting one of its most formidable supporters, thereby leaving the President vulnerable to further attacks and misrepresentation by the opposition.”
The group emphasized that Dr. Matawalle is among the few prominent Northern leaders who have consistently defended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu against his detractors, stating that his unwavering support has been evident not only in his public affiliation with the administration but also, crucially, in his effective leadership within his Ministry.
“There is no doubt that the falsehoods propagated by the likes of Jackson Ude and Sahara Reporters are part of a larger scheme to undermine one of the President’s most dedicated Ministers and hinder his steadfast commitment to the success of the Tinubu administration.”
The Arewa Youth Awareness Movement further noted that under the stewardship of Dr. Matawalle, Nigeria’s armed forces have witnessed significant improvements in morale, resources, and patriotic zeal, thereby enhancing their capacity to serve the nation selflessly.
“Under the current administration, led by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Ministry of Defence has exceeded expectations. Reports of terrorist activities have decreased by over 60% since Dr. Matawalle assumed office,” the group stated.
“Dr. Bello Matawalle has prioritized ensuring that our troops receive world-class training and state-of-the-art equipment. Under his watch, complaints about inadequate food or unpaid allowances among the troops have become a thing of the past. Furthermore, there is now greater coordination in intelligence gathering and dissemination, leading to more effective operational responses.”
The group urged the Minister to remain focused and undeterred by the relentless efforts of opposition elements, who it accused of being “determined to frustrate his office and tarnish his impeccable record in public service.”
AYAM also called on Nigerians to exercise patience and continue supporting the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration, assuring that the President has initiated essential reforms that will yield long-term benefits for the nation.
By Fabian Apechihin
The 2026 Constitution Amendment Bill has moved to the state level following its consideration by the National Assembly, paving the way for state legislatures to consider the proposed amendments.
The development comes amid renewed attention on constitutional reform and ongoing discussions over proposed changes to Nigeria’s governing framework.
Meanwhile, the House of Representatives has defended FCT Minister Nyesom Wike over allegations surrounding borrowing by the Federal Capital Territory Administration.
House spokesperson Akin Rotimi Agbese, speaking in an interview with Channels Television, rejected claims that Wike had undertaken borrowing without the knowledge or approval of the National Assembly.
Agbese said the FCT minister could not independently create a sovereign borrowing obligation, stressing that public borrowing is subject to constitutional, statutory and administrative procedures.
“Wike has committed no infraction in borrowings. There is no basis for the allegation that he has been borrowing money behind the back of the National Assembly,” Agbese said.
He explained that borrowing to finance infrastructure was not unlawful where the required approvals and procedures had been followed.
“Borrowing for infrastructure development is not unlawful in itself, provided the prescribed approvals and procedures are followed,” he added.
The House spokesperson further argued that an increase in the FCT’s debt profile should not automatically be interpreted as evidence of illegal borrowing, citing the scale of infrastructure projects being undertaken in Abuja under Wike.
According to Agbese, the key issue is whether the appropriate approvals were obtained for specific borrowing transactions, rather than simply whether the FCT’s overall debt profile has increased.
The comments come as scrutiny continues over public borrowing, infrastructure financing and the legal procedures governing government debt at both the federal and sub-national levels.
By Fabian Apechihin
The 2026 Constitution Amendment Bill has moved to the state level following its consideration by the National Assembly, paving the way for state legislatures to consider the proposed amendments.
The development comes amid renewed attention on constitutional reform and ongoing discussions over proposed changes to Nigeria’s governing framework.
Meanwhile, the House of Representatives has defended FCT Minister Nyesom Wike over allegations surrounding borrowing by the Federal Capital Territory Administration.
House spokesperson Akin Rotimi Agbese, speaking in an interview with Channels Television, rejected claims that Wike had undertaken borrowing without the knowledge or approval of the National Assembly.
Agbese said the FCT minister could not independently create a sovereign borrowing obligation, stressing that public borrowing is subject to constitutional, statutory and administrative procedures.
“Wike has committed no infraction in borrowings. There is no basis for the allegation that he has been borrowing money behind the back of the National Assembly,” Agbese said.
He explained that borrowing to finance infrastructure was not unlawful where the required approvals and procedures had been followed.
“Borrowing for infrastructure development is not unlawful in itself, provided the prescribed approvals and procedures are followed,” he added.
The House spokesperson further argued that an increase in the FCT’s debt profile should not automatically be interpreted as evidence of illegal borrowing, citing the scale of infrastructure projects being undertaken in Abuja under Wike.
According to Agbese, the key issue is whether the appropriate approvals were obtained for specific borrowing transactions, rather than simply whether the FCT’s overall debt profile has increased.
The comments come as scrutiny continues over public borrowing, infrastructure financing and the legal procedures governing government debt at both the federal and sub-national levels.
By Fabian Apechihin
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has reaffirmed its intention to contest the 2027 presidential election despite the decision of Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, to support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election bid.
The party said Wike’s decision was personal and did not alter its position to participate in the presidential election with its candidate, Senator Sandy Onor. PDP National Publicity Secretary, Jungudo Haruna Mohammed, made the clarification on Wednesday.
According to the party, a recent conversation between Wike and Onor should not be interpreted as a political negotiation between the minister and the PDP.
“He told Nigerians that Sandy is his friend. And they only had a friendly discussion within the umbrella of friendship. So, that is just a personal discussion between him and his friend,” Mohammed said.
He added that Wike’s support for Tinubu did not prevent the PDP from fielding candidates for the presidential, governorship and legislative elections.
Wike had earlier clarified that his support in 2027 was specifically for Tinubu’s presidential re-election and did not amount to an agreement that the PDP would withdraw from other electoral contests. He also said he never promised that the PDP would abandon its candidates for governorship, National Assembly and State House of Assembly elections.
“I said I will support the President from day one. I never told Mr President I will join APC,” Wike said.
The minister also maintained that his proposed Rainbow Coalition was not an arrangement with the All Progressives Congress (APC), but rather a platform through which politicians from different parties could mobilise support for Tinubu’s re-election.
The issue has generated disagreement with some APC governors, who have expressed concern about a political arrangement that could affect the party’s candidates at other levels.
APC Progressive Governors’ Forum Chairman, Hope Uzodinma, said the governors would not support any alliance or arrangement that could weaken the APC or adversely affect its candidates.
Meanwhile, APC presidential campaign council spokesperson Ima Niboro has urged Wike and APC governors to end their public exchanges and concentrate on political mobilisation.
“When I said tone down the rhetoric, I do not mean stop working. Stop talking, go and work,” Niboro said.
He urged political leaders to strengthen their grassroots structures and engage directly with voters rather than continue exchanging statements in the media.
“All this shouting is not taking anybody anywhere. Go and work. Go and establish your authority on your political base,” he said.
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