{"id":151101,"date":"2025-02-17T16:30:58","date_gmt":"2025-02-17T15:30:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/uncategorized\/north-will-rally-behind-tinubu-in-2027-defence-minister"},"modified":"2025-02-20T16:47:38","modified_gmt":"2025-02-20T15:47:38","slug":"north-will-rally-behind-tinubu-in-2027-defence-minister","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/all-news\/north-will-rally-behind-tinubu-in-2027-defence-minister","title":{"rendered":"North will rally behind Tinubu in 2027 \u2013 Defence Minister"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>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\u2019s 2027 re-election prospects, insisting that the North remains firm behind the president.<\/p>\n<p>In a statement released on Monday in Abuja, Matawalle described Lawal\u2019s statement as an attempt to create division.<\/p>\n<p>He emphasized that President Tinubu has made significant strides in governance, particularly in security, infrastructure, and economic reforms.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe North remains steadfast in its support for President Tinubu,\u201d Matawalle said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAny insinuation to the contrary is a deliberate attempt to sow discord and undermine our national unity.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Highlighting some achievements of the Tinubu administration, the minister noted 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.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAdditionally, the successful rescue of approximately 8,000 kidnap victims shows government\u2019s commitment to protecting all citizens.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>On economic development, Matawalle stressed that Tinubu\u2019s administration had prioritized infrastructure projects critical to the North\u2019s progress, including road construction and transportation network improvements.<\/p>\n<p>He also highlighted the government\u2019s push for local government autonomy, which he said had strengthened governance at the grassroots level.<\/p>\n<p>He urged critics to assess Tinubu\u2019s scorecard objectively rather than dismissing his efforts.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe must unite in our support for Mr. President as he continues to work towards a prosperous and secure Nigeria. Our support for President Tinubu is unshakeable. We stand firmly behind his vision for a better Nigeria.\u201d<\/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 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\u2019s 2027 re-election prospects, insisting that the North remains firm behind the president. 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