Tinubu has made commendable strides in governance – Matawalle

The Minister of State for Defence, Dr Bello Matawalle, has faulted the recent comments by a former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Dr Babachir Lawal, regarding the 2027 Presidential ambitions of President Bola Tinubu.

This is contained in a statement issued by the Director of Information and Public Relations of the Ministry of Defence, Mr Henshaw Ogubike on Monday in Abuja.

Matawalle emphasised that President Tinubu has made commendable strides in governance and that Lawal and his associates will be surprised by the resounding support the President will receive from the North.

He said that the president had made impactful reforms in several key areas like security, economy, infrastructure and governance.

The minister said the security forces neutralised over 8,000 terrorists and bandits, apprehended 11,600 criminals, and recovered more than 10,000 weapons in 2024.

According to him, this robust action has significantly improved security across the North.

He added that the successful rescue of approximately 8,000 kidnap victims underscored the government’s commitment to ensuring the safety of all citizens.