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The controversy surrounding former Rivers State governor Rotimi Amaechi’s recent political comments continues, as the Reformed Arewa Youth Council of Nigeria, RAYCN, accuses him and other opposition politicians of attempting to destabilise President Bola Tinubu’s government.

It should be noted that, at a symposium on strengthening democracy in Nigeria in January, Amaechi stated that Nigerians must gird themselves and be willing to make sacrifices if they are to take power from Tinubu.

Amaechi, an All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain who served as Minister of Transportation under ex-President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration, emphasised that Tinubu would not relinquish power easily, and said the people should be prepared for a struggle.

“The only way Ibrahim Shekarau (ex-Kano State governor) became governor was because people lined up. It happened in Ghana before the election of the last President. Two days, a lot of us were called to intervene. But why did they do that? The people were ready to die.

“You are talking and abusing everybody. Nobody has power and will give it to you — not even me. If you want a pastor as President, go and get one. The politician is there in Nigeria to steal, maim, and kill to remain in power.

“If you think Tinubu will give it to you, you are wasting your time,” Amaechi said.

In response to the comment, the Presidency accused Amaechi and other opponents, including former Kaduna State governor Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, of inflaming the political climate.

At a press briefing in Abuja on Thursday, the Reformed Arewa Youth Council of Nigeria, RAYCN, expressed worry about an alleged scheme by Amaechi and former Sokoto State governor Attahiru Bafarawa to undermine Tinubu’s administration.

The Arewa faction, through its national president, Bilal Abdullahi, said that Amaechi and Bafarawa are conspiring with other unhappy forces to undermine Tinubu and his government.

Specifically, the politicians were accused of preparing to incite major rallies against Tinubu across the North-West, beginning at Bafarawa’s home state, Sokoto.

The group demanded that relevant security agencies probe the purported scheme, claiming that Amaechi’s and others’ activities threatened national security.

In a similar vein, Reformed Arewa Youth Council of Nigeria asked youths, religious organisations, and supporters of peace and democracy to reject the purported conspiracy and support Tinubu’s administration’s attempts to restructure the country.

“Their intention and their several meetings is aimed at intimidating the government of President Tinubu and the various organs of government, and make the citizens feel that the government and its various organs are not doing enough to take the people to prosperity.

“This is a matter of utmost state security concern. We cannot fold our arms until we are submerged or over awe by their evil machination and subterfuge.

“It is clear that ever since their incontrovertible defeat at the polls by President Bola Tinubu, these elements have not hidden their hate and disdain for the person of the President and the various organs of government.

“It is however unfortunate that this hatred and disdain is pushing them to act against the Office of the President and Commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces and becoming direct threat to our democracy and the rule of law.

“They must consequently be stopped with all might and not be allowed to go further, to serve as deterrence to others.”

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