Shinkafi also called for the immediate scrapping of the Minister of State for Defence office. He labelled it “unnecessary” and “an aberration.” He argued it disrupts military command structure.
He explained that a serious national defence system does not split its command. “Nigeria’s current system is problematic,” Shinkafi noted. “The senior minister lacks control over the critical maritime domain. This domain is crucial for our economy and national security. It is currently overseen by the Minister of State for Defence.”
He highlighted other issues. The Pension Board, vital for veteran welfare, also falls under the junior minister. The Defence Industries Corporation (DICON) is equally outside the senior minister’s purview. DICON is the nation’s core defence ecosystem.
“We cannot have two ministers running parallel administrations,” Shinkafi insisted. “Especially now, cooperation is crucial for security challenges. Security experts widely agree this office should be scrapped. It is time to get rid of it.”
Call to Scrap Minister of State for Defence Office
Shinkafi also called for the immediate scrapping of the Minister of State for Defence office. He labelled it “unnecessary” and “an aberration.” He argued it disrupts military command structure.
He explained that a serious national defence system does not split its command. “Nigeria’s current system is problematic,” Shinkafi noted. “The senior minister lacks control over the critical maritime domain. This domain is crucial for our economy and national security. It is currently overseen by the Minister of State for Defence.”
He highlighted other issues. The Pension Board, vital for veteran welfare, also falls under the junior minister. The Defence Industries Corporation (DICON) is equally outside the senior minister’s purview. DICON is the nation’s core defence ecosystem.
“We cannot have two ministers running parallel administrations,” Shinkafi insisted. “Especially now, cooperation is crucial for security challenges. Security experts widely agree this office should be scrapped. It is time to get rid of it.”
Call to Scrap Minister of State for Defence Office
Shinkafi also called for the immediate scrapping of the Minister of State for Defence office. He labelled it “unnecessary” and “an aberration.” He argued it disrupts military command structure.
He explained that a serious national defence system does not split its command. “Nigeria’s current system is problematic,” Shinkafi noted. “The senior minister lacks control over the critical maritime domain. This domain is crucial for our economy and national security. It is currently overseen by the Minister of State for Defence.”
He highlighted other issues. The Pension Board, vital for veteran welfare, also falls under the junior minister. The Defence Industries Corporation (DICON) is equally outside the senior minister’s purview. DICON is the nation’s core defence ecosystem.
“We cannot have two ministers running parallel administrations,” Shinkafi insisted. “Especially now, cooperation is crucial for security challenges. Security experts widely agree this office should be scrapped. It is time to get rid of it.”
Journalists questioned Matawalle about bandit activities in Zamfara. His response was, “Not all of them are criminals.”
Shinkafi reacted to this video. He issued a statement on behalf of the Patriots for the Advancement of Peace and Social Development. He urged President Tinubu to investigate the viral footage.
“The interview granted by Bello Matawalle has gone viral,” Shinkafi stated. “He said ‘not all bandits are criminals’ as Zamfara Governor. This depicts him as a bandit sympathizer. It shows he is incapable of combating them.”
Concerns Over Ministry Structure
Shinkafi further argued against Matawalle’s continued service. He noted that the new Minister of Defence, General Musa, previously served under Matawalle. Matawalle was then Minister of State for Defence. Shinkafi believes Matawalle’s presence in office under General Musa would cause personality clashes.
“General Musa is a distinguished military officer,” Shinkafi added. “He should have a free hand to reorganize the Ministry of Defence. This period demands a security overhaul. Sentiment or partisan politics must not interfere.”
Shinkafi therefore demanded Matawalle’s immediate removal. He described Matawalle’s tenure as a “sad commentary” on the fight against terrorism. “Like Mohammed Badaru, the former Minister of Defence who resigned, Matawalle should also resign honourably,” he urged. “Otherwise, he should be sacked. National security must always override political interests. The world is watching Nigeria.”
Call to Scrap Minister of State for Defence Office
Shinkafi also called for the immediate scrapping of the Minister of State for Defence office. He labelled it “unnecessary” and “an aberration.” He argued it disrupts military command structure.
He explained that a serious national defence system does not split its command. “Nigeria’s current system is problematic,” Shinkafi noted. “The senior minister lacks control over the critical maritime domain. This domain is crucial for our economy and national security. It is currently overseen by the Minister of State for Defence.”
He highlighted other issues. The Pension Board, vital for veteran welfare, also falls under the junior minister. The Defence Industries Corporation (DICON) is equally outside the senior minister’s purview. DICON is the nation’s core defence ecosystem.
“We cannot have two ministers running parallel administrations,” Shinkafi insisted. “Especially now, cooperation is crucial for security challenges. Security experts widely agree this office should be scrapped. It is time to get rid of it.”
Journalists questioned Matawalle about bandit activities in Zamfara. His response was, “Not all of them are criminals.”
Shinkafi reacted to this video. He issued a statement on behalf of the Patriots for the Advancement of Peace and Social Development. He urged President Tinubu to investigate the viral footage.
“The interview granted by Bello Matawalle has gone viral,” Shinkafi stated. “He said ‘not all bandits are criminals’ as Zamfara Governor. This depicts him as a bandit sympathizer. It shows he is incapable of combating them.”
Concerns Over Ministry Structure
Shinkafi further argued against Matawalle’s continued service. He noted that the new Minister of Defence, General Musa, previously served under Matawalle. Matawalle was then Minister of State for Defence. Shinkafi believes Matawalle’s presence in office under General Musa would cause personality clashes.
“General Musa is a distinguished military officer,” Shinkafi added. “He should have a free hand to reorganize the Ministry of Defence. This period demands a security overhaul. Sentiment or partisan politics must not interfere.”
Shinkafi therefore demanded Matawalle’s immediate removal. He described Matawalle’s tenure as a “sad commentary” on the fight against terrorism. “Like Mohammed Badaru, the former Minister of Defence who resigned, Matawalle should also resign honourably,” he urged. “Otherwise, he should be sacked. National security must always override political interests. The world is watching Nigeria.”
Call to Scrap Minister of State for Defence Office
Shinkafi also called for the immediate scrapping of the Minister of State for Defence office. He labelled it “unnecessary” and “an aberration.” He argued it disrupts military command structure.
He explained that a serious national defence system does not split its command. “Nigeria’s current system is problematic,” Shinkafi noted. “The senior minister lacks control over the critical maritime domain. This domain is crucial for our economy and national security. It is currently overseen by the Minister of State for Defence.”
He highlighted other issues. The Pension Board, vital for veteran welfare, also falls under the junior minister. The Defence Industries Corporation (DICON) is equally outside the senior minister’s purview. DICON is the nation’s core defence ecosystem.
“We cannot have two ministers running parallel administrations,” Shinkafi insisted. “Especially now, cooperation is crucial for security challenges. Security experts widely agree this office should be scrapped. It is time to get rid of it.”
The video captured Matawalle defending some individuals. He referred to them as “troublemakers” in Zamfara. Matawalle made these comments at the State House in Abuja. This followed a meeting with then-President Muhammadu Buhari.
Journalists questioned Matawalle about bandit activities in Zamfara. His response was, “Not all of them are criminals.”
Shinkafi reacted to this video. He issued a statement on behalf of the Patriots for the Advancement of Peace and Social Development. He urged President Tinubu to investigate the viral footage.
“The interview granted by Bello Matawalle has gone viral,” Shinkafi stated. “He said ‘not all bandits are criminals’ as Zamfara Governor. This depicts him as a bandit sympathizer. It shows he is incapable of combating them.”
Concerns Over Ministry Structure
Shinkafi further argued against Matawalle’s continued service. He noted that the new Minister of Defence, General Musa, previously served under Matawalle. Matawalle was then Minister of State for Defence. Shinkafi believes Matawalle’s presence in office under General Musa would cause personality clashes.
“General Musa is a distinguished military officer,” Shinkafi added. “He should have a free hand to reorganize the Ministry of Defence. This period demands a security overhaul. Sentiment or partisan politics must not interfere.”
Shinkafi therefore demanded Matawalle’s immediate removal. He described Matawalle’s tenure as a “sad commentary” on the fight against terrorism. “Like Mohammed Badaru, the former Minister of Defence who resigned, Matawalle should also resign honourably,” he urged. “Otherwise, he should be sacked. National security must always override political interests. The world is watching Nigeria.”
Call to Scrap Minister of State for Defence Office
Shinkafi also called for the immediate scrapping of the Minister of State for Defence office. He labelled it “unnecessary” and “an aberration.” He argued it disrupts military command structure.
He explained that a serious national defence system does not split its command. “Nigeria’s current system is problematic,” Shinkafi noted. “The senior minister lacks control over the critical maritime domain. This domain is crucial for our economy and national security. It is currently overseen by the Minister of State for Defence.”
He highlighted other issues. The Pension Board, vital for veteran welfare, also falls under the junior minister. The Defence Industries Corporation (DICON) is equally outside the senior minister’s purview. DICON is the nation’s core defence ecosystem.
“We cannot have two ministers running parallel administrations,” Shinkafi insisted. “Especially now, cooperation is crucial for security challenges. Security experts widely agree this office should be scrapped. It is time to get rid of it.”
The video captured Matawalle defending some individuals. He referred to them as “troublemakers” in Zamfara. Matawalle made these comments at the State House in Abuja. This followed a meeting with then-President Muhammadu Buhari.
Journalists questioned Matawalle about bandit activities in Zamfara. His response was, “Not all of them are criminals.”
Shinkafi reacted to this video. He issued a statement on behalf of the Patriots for the Advancement of Peace and Social Development. He urged President Tinubu to investigate the viral footage.
“The interview granted by Bello Matawalle has gone viral,” Shinkafi stated. “He said ‘not all bandits are criminals’ as Zamfara Governor. This depicts him as a bandit sympathizer. It shows he is incapable of combating them.”
Concerns Over Ministry Structure
Shinkafi further argued against Matawalle’s continued service. He noted that the new Minister of Defence, General Musa, previously served under Matawalle. Matawalle was then Minister of State for Defence. Shinkafi believes Matawalle’s presence in office under General Musa would cause personality clashes.
“General Musa is a distinguished military officer,” Shinkafi added. “He should have a free hand to reorganize the Ministry of Defence. This period demands a security overhaul. Sentiment or partisan politics must not interfere.”
Shinkafi therefore demanded Matawalle’s immediate removal. He described Matawalle’s tenure as a “sad commentary” on the fight against terrorism. “Like Mohammed Badaru, the former Minister of Defence who resigned, Matawalle should also resign honourably,” he urged. “Otherwise, he should be sacked. National security must always override political interests. The world is watching Nigeria.”
Call to Scrap Minister of State for Defence Office
Shinkafi also called for the immediate scrapping of the Minister of State for Defence office. He labelled it “unnecessary” and “an aberration.” He argued it disrupts military command structure.
He explained that a serious national defence system does not split its command. “Nigeria’s current system is problematic,” Shinkafi noted. “The senior minister lacks control over the critical maritime domain. This domain is crucial for our economy and national security. It is currently overseen by the Minister of State for Defence.”
He highlighted other issues. The Pension Board, vital for veteran welfare, also falls under the junior minister. The Defence Industries Corporation (DICON) is equally outside the senior minister’s purview. DICON is the nation’s core defence ecosystem.
“We cannot have two ministers running parallel administrations,” Shinkafi insisted. “Especially now, cooperation is crucial for security challenges. Security experts widely agree this office should be scrapped. It is time to get rid of it.”
Sani Shinkafi, a former governorship candidate in Zamfara State, has strongly urged President Bola Tinubu to remove Bello Matawalle from his position. Matawalle currently serves as the Minister of State for Defence. Shinkafi also called for the complete abolishment of the Ministry of State for Defence.
The Viral Video Controversy
Shinkafi’s call comes in response to an old video. The footage shows Matawalle expressing sympathy for bandits. Channels TV recorded the video in 2021. Matawalle was then the Governor of Zamfara State.
The video captured Matawalle defending some individuals. He referred to them as “troublemakers” in Zamfara. Matawalle made these comments at the State House in Abuja. This followed a meeting with then-President Muhammadu Buhari.
Journalists questioned Matawalle about bandit activities in Zamfara. His response was, “Not all of them are criminals.”
Shinkafi reacted to this video. He issued a statement on behalf of the Patriots for the Advancement of Peace and Social Development. He urged President Tinubu to investigate the viral footage.
“The interview granted by Bello Matawalle has gone viral,” Shinkafi stated. “He said ‘not all bandits are criminals’ as Zamfara Governor. This depicts him as a bandit sympathizer. It shows he is incapable of combating them.”
Concerns Over Ministry Structure
Shinkafi further argued against Matawalle’s continued service. He noted that the new Minister of Defence, General Musa, previously served under Matawalle. Matawalle was then Minister of State for Defence. Shinkafi believes Matawalle’s presence in office under General Musa would cause personality clashes.
“General Musa is a distinguished military officer,” Shinkafi added. “He should have a free hand to reorganize the Ministry of Defence. This period demands a security overhaul. Sentiment or partisan politics must not interfere.”
Shinkafi therefore demanded Matawalle’s immediate removal. He described Matawalle’s tenure as a “sad commentary” on the fight against terrorism. “Like Mohammed Badaru, the former Minister of Defence who resigned, Matawalle should also resign honourably,” he urged. “Otherwise, he should be sacked. National security must always override political interests. The world is watching Nigeria.”
Call to Scrap Minister of State for Defence Office
Shinkafi also called for the immediate scrapping of the Minister of State for Defence office. He labelled it “unnecessary” and “an aberration.” He argued it disrupts military command structure.
He explained that a serious national defence system does not split its command. “Nigeria’s current system is problematic,” Shinkafi noted. “The senior minister lacks control over the critical maritime domain. This domain is crucial for our economy and national security. It is currently overseen by the Minister of State for Defence.”
He highlighted other issues. The Pension Board, vital for veteran welfare, also falls under the junior minister. The Defence Industries Corporation (DICON) is equally outside the senior minister’s purview. DICON is the nation’s core defence ecosystem.
“We cannot have two ministers running parallel administrations,” Shinkafi insisted. “Especially now, cooperation is crucial for security challenges. Security experts widely agree this office should be scrapped. It is time to get rid of it.”
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