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NORTHERNERS ARE NOT POLITICAL SLAVES TO BOLA TINUBU: THE ATIKU MOVEMENT (TAM) REPLIES BELLO MATAWALLE
ABUJA, NIGERIA, The Atiku Movement (TAM) has strongly condemned recent statements made by the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, claiming that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will effortlessly "sweep" the voter turnout in Northern Nigeria in the upcoming elections.
In a robust response issued from its headquarters, TAM described the Minister's assertions as a delusional insult to the intelligence, dignity, and independence of the Northern electorate. The movement firmly asserted that Northerners are independent thinkers with a rich history of political consciousness, rather than political slaves bound to yield to the APC-led administration.
Out of Touch with Reality
TAM noted that Minister Matawalle’s remarks underscore how deeply detached the current administration’s appointees are from the harsh economic realities facing millions of everyday citizens. Rather than offering real solutions to the severe inflation, unprecedented food insecurity, and persistent regional insecurity, the administration's representatives have resorted to premature political arrogance.
The statement reads:
It is both tragic and ironic that Bello Matawalle is boasting about political sweeps while the very region he represents is enduring unprecedented economic hardship. To suggest that the North will blindly deliver its mandate to an administration that has offered little to no tangible development to our people is the height of political delusion."
A Scorecard of Neglect
TAM challenged the Minister to present a clear, objective scorecard of what the Tinubu administration has accomplished for the North to justify such bold claims. The movement highlighted several critical issues currently affecting the region:
1. Economic Stagnation: Skyrocketing energy prices and inflation have crippled local businesses and farmers across the Northern states.
2. Persistent Insecurity: Despite heavy spending and high-ranking defense appointments, communities across the Northwest and Northeast continue to suffer from banditry and displacement.
3. Lack of Tangible Development: Major infrastructural, educational, and agricultural projects vital to the North have been largely sidelined or poorly executed.
The North Will Vote Wisely
The Atiku Movement reminded Matawalle and the ruling party that the Northern electorate cannot be bought with patronizing political appointments given to a select few elites. The people of the region will cast their votes based on measurable performance, security, economic stability, and leadership that treats them with respect. The North remains entirely open, politically independent, and deeply committed to supporting leadership that prioritizes the welfare of all Nigerians.
TAM stands firmly with the people in demanding actual accountability over empty political rhetoric.
SIGNED:
The Atiku Movement Media Office.
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The attackers reportedly fled into the forest with the victims. Residents are mourning the loss while awaiting further details.
How many more lives must be lost before lasting security is restored in affected communities?
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BREAKING: Bandits are currently in Yan Kwakware community, Tsiga ward, Bakori LGA of Katsina State. Security assistance is needed in the area and surrounding communities.
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I hate the fact that Elrufai is locked up.
Unfortunately for APC, they are in a catch 22 situation.
Release Elrufai- serious wahala
Keep him locked up- serious wahala
Whatever they do, they will lose....and that loosing will start from Kaduna.
#freeElrufai
This is a psychological warfare to make Atiku frightened, however they always forget that Atiku is now the most experienced politician in Nigeria.
2027 Atiku have the most brightest chance ever to become the president being the only northern candidate and it's darling.