{"id":149505,"date":"2025-02-09T22:36:25","date_gmt":"2025-02-09T21:36:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/uncategorized\/amaechi-arewa-youths-petition-igp-dss-over-alleged-threat-to-national-stability"},"modified":"2025-02-15T22:47:05","modified_gmt":"2025-02-15T21:47:05","slug":"amaechi-arewa-youths-petition-igp-dss-over-alleged-threat-to-national-stability","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/policy\/amaechi-arewa-youths-petition-igp-dss-over-alleged-threat-to-national-stability","title":{"rendered":"Amaechi: Arewa youths petition IGP, DSS over alleged threat to national stability"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>The controversy trailing Rotimi Amaechi\u2019s recent political comments has continued to escalate as the Reformed Arewa Youth Council of Nigeria, RAYCN, has petitioned the Inspector General of Police, IGP, and the Department of State Services, DSS, accusing him and ex-Sokoto governor, Attahiru Bafarawa, of plotting to destabilize Nigeria.<\/p>\n<p>RAYCN accused Amaechi, a former Rivers State governor, and Bafarawa of plotting to destabilize President Bola Tinubu\u2019s government.<\/p>\n<p>It would be recalled that, at a conference on strengthening democracy in Nigeria on January, Amaechi said Nigerians must brace up and be willing to make sacrifices if they are to take power from Tinubu.<\/p>\n<p>Amaechi, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, who served as Minister of Transportation during the government of ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, stressed that Tinubu would not give up power easily, and as a result, the people should be prepared for a struggle.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe only way Ibrahim Shekarau (ex-Kano State governor) became governor was because people lined up. It happened in Ghana before the election of the last President. Two days, a lot of us were called to intervene. But why did they do that? The people were ready to die.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cYou are talking and abusing everybody. Nobody has power and will give it to you \u2014 not even me. If you want a pastor as President, go and get one. The politician is there in Nigeria to steal, maim, and kill to remain in power.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIf you think Tinubu will give it to you, you are wasting your time,\u201d Amaechi said.<\/p>\n<p>In the petition forwarded to the IGP and the DSS, the Arewa group said Amaechi and Bafarawa are planning a series of mass protests across the northern region, starting from Bafarawa\u2019s village and spreading to Sokoto, Zamfara, Kano, Kebbi, Kaduna, and Katsina states.<\/p>\n<p>According to the petition signed by RAYCN national president, Bilal Abdullahi, the protests, disguised as expressions of grievances over hunger and economic hardship, aim to incite chaos and undermine the credibility of Tinubu\u2019s administration.<\/p>\n<p>Urging the security agencies to intervene, the Arewa group described the alleged plot as a \u201ctreasonous activity\u201d that must not be tolerated in any democratic society.<\/p>\n<p>The group called for an investigation into the plot and those behind it, noting that their actions constitute a clear threat to national security.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cDespite Nigeria\u2019s economic challenges, which stem from past misgovernance by figures like Amaechi and Bafarawa, President Tinubu has demonstrated a commitment to resolving these issues.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHis support for industrial growth, food security, energy stability, and investment show his dedication to long-term prosperity for all Nigerians. Citizens cannot afford for this to be jeopardised.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAmaechi and Bafarawa are not interested in national progress. Their goal is to plunge Nigeria into a crisis that will enable them to bargain for relevance.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThey do not care about the millions of Nigerians who will suffer from the economic downturns that may arise from instability.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThey do not care about the investors who will be discouraged, the businesses that will be affected, or the security threats that may emerge from their unreasonable reckless actions.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cConsequently, we urge the security agencies to investigate this plot and those behind it. If their behaviour continues unchecked, it might be disastrous for our nation\u2019s peace and harmony because they are actively gathering resources to carry out their evil schemes, which is no longer just conjecture but verified intelligence.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cEvery nation has laws that safeguard its sovereignty, and Nigeria must not be an exception. Amaechi and Bafarawa must be held accountable for their attempts to manipulate the populace into causing anarchy.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cTheir actions constitute a clear threat to national security, and the full weight of the law must be brought upon them,\u201d the statement said.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Nigeria<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. The controversy trailing Rotimi Amaechi\u2019s recent political comments has continued to escalate as the Reformed Arewa Youth Council of Nigeria, RAYCN, has petitioned the Inspector General of Police, IGP, and the Department of State Services, DSS, accusing him and ex-Sokoto governor, Attahiru Bafarawa, of plotting to destabilize Nigeria. 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