Ignore political propaganda, Tinubu has revived Northern tasks – Matawalle

The Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Matawalle, has urged Northern Nigerians to ignore what he described as politically motivated propaganda in opposition to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

He acknowledged that the President has revived a number of important infrastructure tasks lengthy uncared for within the area.

In a press release issued on Friday and signed by his Particular Assistant on Political Affairs, Ibrahim Goga, Matawalle stated President Tinubu’s administration has confirmed its dedication to the North via seen improvement efforts, notably in highway development and safety.

“President Tinubu has demonstrated an unusual dedication to addressing the challenges going through our area,” the previous Zamfara State Governor declared.

“These attacking him with propaganda are solely searching for relevance after failing to safe their political future.”

He listed key federal tasks such because the Zaria-Gusau-Talata Mafara-Sokoto expressway and the Abuja-Kaduna-Kano freeway as main infrastructure efforts that had been stalled for years however at the moment are again on monitor below the Tinubu-led authorities.

“These tasks had been deserted for years, however President Tinubu has revived them. Critics intentionally ignore these achievements as a result of they don’t serve their narrative,” he stated.

Matawalle accused sure members of the northern political elite of sponsoring misinformation campaigns in opposition to the President in a bid to masks their very own previous failures and exclusion from the present authorities.

“These people had the chance to guide however left no significant legacy. In the present day, they parade themselves as defenders of the individuals, utilizing falsehoods and crocodile tears to win sympathy,” he acknowledged.

He additionally recommended the administration’s ongoing efforts to sort out insecurity within the North, particularly highlighting the success of Operation Fansan Yamma.

“Our safety forces, backed by the President’s proactive methods, have recorded exceptional successes,” he famous.

“This Easter and Ramadan season had been among the many most peaceable in years for a lot of northern communities.”

Calling for unity and assist for the Tinubu administration, Matawalle urged Northerners to reject divisive rhetoric and give attention to the area’s long-term progress.

“We should be a part of the answer, not the issue. The North stands to realize extra via unity and assist for a working management,” he concluded.