The Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, has dismissed claims that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is a political liability to North, insisting that the president remains committed to addressing the region’s numerous challenges before the end of his first tenure in 2027.

The minister’s Senior Aide (Politics), Ibrahim Danmaliki Gidan Goga, in a statement on Friday, in Kaduna, stated that Nigeria’s democracy under Tinubu is more stable than ever, pointing out that those campaigning against him, using propaganda and falsehoods, were merely seeking political relevance and sympathy.

“Our people in the North are wise enough not to be misled by individuals who have failed to secure their political future. “These are people who once held power but failed to make meaningful impact, but now resorting to mischief to stay relevant,” he said. He emphasised the need for unity and support for the Tinubu administration, particularly in the fight against insecurity in the region.

Matawalle said: “We must not allow ourselves to be manipulated into becoming part of the problem. Instead, we must rally behind the president to ensure lasting peace and development in the North.” He reassured Nigerians, especially northerners, that Tinubu is committed to ensuring peace, development, and a secure future for all.