The Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, has alleged that individuals working to unseat President Bola Tinubu are motivated by personal ambition rather than genuine concern for Nigeria’s wellbeing, warning that such actions could threaten democratic stability.
Matawalle said early political manoeuvring and internal power struggles aimed at weakening the current administration risk distracting the government from its reform agenda and undermining national unity.
He made the remarks on Saturday while addressing guests at his residence in Abuja.
According to the Defence Minister, President Tinubu’s leadership style and policy direction are gradually repositioning the country for economic recovery, stronger institutions and improved cohesion across regions.
Matawalle noted that the administration has taken what he described as bold decisions to stabilise the economy and strengthen state institutions, adding that these efforts should be allowed to run their full course.
He expressed confidence that if the President is given the opportunity to complete his reforms, Tinubu would emerge victorious in the 2027 presidential election, pointing to what he said are the growing benefits of government policies across the country.
The minister claimed that the impact of the reforms is already being felt nationwide, with particular progress in the North in areas such as governance reforms, security operations and institutional development.
Calling for unity, Matawalle urged Nigerians and political leaders to rally behind the administration and support its reform drive. He advised political actors to embrace dialogue and cooperation rather than division, stressing that national interest must take precedence over individual political ambitions.
He also appealed to citizens to support government programmes aimed at long-term economic growth, improved security and stronger national cohesion.
According to him, Nigeria’s focus should be on policies and solutions that create jobs, enhance security and build resilient institutions, rather than engaging in what he described as short-term political battles.
