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Bello Matawalle, has dismissed comments by Babachir Lawal regarding President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 re-election prospects.
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Matawalle emphasized President Tinubu’s significant strides in governance.
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He urged critics to assess Tinubu’s scorecard objectively, stating that the North remains steadfast in its support for the president.
The Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, has dismissed recent comments by former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal, regarding President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 re-election prospects.
In a statement released on Monday in Abuja, Matawalle described Lawal’s statement as an attempt to create division.
“The North remains steadfast in its support for President Tinubu.
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“Any insinuation to the contrary is a deliberate attempt to sow discord and undermine our national unity.”Matawalle said.
Matawalle highlighted some achievements of the Tinubu administration, noting that security forces had neutralized over 8,000 terrorists and bandits, apprehended 11,600 criminals, and recovered more than 10,000 weapons in 2024 alone.
“Additionally, the successful rescue of approximately 8,000 kidnap victims shows government’s commitment to protecting all citizens,” he added.
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On economic development, Matawalle stressed that Tinubu’s administration had prioritized infrastructure projects critical to the North’s progress, including road construction and transportation network improvements.
He also highlighted the government’s push for local government autonomy, which he said had strengthened governance at the grassroots level.
Matawalle urged critics to assess Tinubu’s scorecard objectively rather than dismissing his efforts.
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