By Tambaya Julius, Abuja
The Minister of State for Defence, Bello Muhammed Matawalle, Has debunked claims of Northern marginalisatiom by president Tinubu’s administration.
He asserts that the Northern region has significantly benefited from President Bola Tinubu’s administration, surpassing the advantages received by other regions.
During an interview on Tuesday, Matawalle countered accusations that Tinubu is sidelining the North, presenting evidence to the contrary.
Matawalle enumerated various strategic appointments filled by Northerners, indicating the region’s prominent role in Tinubu’s government. Notable positions include:
Bello Muhammed Matawalle – Minister of State for Defence
Mohammed Badaru Abubakar – Minister of Defence
Muhammed Idris – Minister of Information and National Orientation
Ali Pate – Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare
Abubakar Kyari – Minister of Agriculture and Food Security
Dr. Jamila Bio Ibrahim – Minister of Youths
Yusuf Tuggar – Minister of Foreign Affairs
Atiku Bagudu – Minister of Budget and Economic Planning
Joseph Utsve – Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation
Shuaibu Audu – Minister of Steel Development
Sabi Abdullahi – Minister of State, Agriculture
Zephaniah Jisalo – Minister of Special Duties
Tahir Maman SAN – Minister of Education
Yusuf Sununu – Minister of State Education
Ibrahim Geidam – Minister of Police Affairs
Hon. Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim – Minister of State Police Affairs
Bello Goronto – Minister of State Water Resources
Ahmed Dangiwa – Minister of Housing and Urban Development
Abdullahi Gwarzo – Minister of State Housing and Urban Development.
Matawalle praised Tinubu’s commitment to national security, highlighting various initiatives in the defence sector. These include strategic policy development, counter-terrorism measures, capacity building, community engagement, regional security cooperation, humanitarian support, and thorough oversight and coordination efforts.
The Minister urged Northern political leaders to support Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, aimed at revitalising the nation’s economy and political landscape.
He expressed confidence that no political coalition could unseat Tinubu, nor could any amount of blackmail deter him from seeking re-election in 2027.
Matawalle dismissed their alleged moves as mere distractions, reiterating that Tinubu’s leadership remains unshakable.
