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The Arewa Youths Consultative Forum (AYCF) and the Northern Awareness Network (NAN) have warned that recent statements by former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, could undermine national stability and incite unrest.
In separate statements, the two groups backed Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Mohammed Matawalle, for condemning Amaechi’s remarks, which they described as reckless and a threat to Nigeria’s democracy.
The AYCF, in a statement signed by its President General, Yerima Shettima, said Amaechi’s comments suggesting that power would not be relinquished without a fight were not only irresponsible but also dangerous in a country striving for political stability. It urged authorities to take necessary steps to prevent such rhetoric from escalating into a national crisis.
The NAN, in a statement signed by its Chairman, Salihu Sulaiman, dismissed claims by Chief Eze Chukwuemeka Eze that Matawalle was intimidating Amaechi. It argued that freedom of speech must not be used to incite violence or threaten national security.
The group maintained that Matawalle’s intervention was necessary to prevent political tensions from escalating into a security crisis, adding that political stability remains a key pillar of national security.
“Nigeria’s unity must not be sacrificed on the altar of political ambition. The law must be applied to anyone attempting to instigate chaos,” NAN stated.
The groups reaffirmed their commitment to peace and urged political actors to promote stability rather than make statements that could endanger national security.
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