The Arewa Youth Federation, AYF, has condemned the recent criticism of National Security Adviser, NSA, Nuhu Ribadu by Sule Lamido, former governor of Jigawa State.
The AYF said it necessary to dissociate itself from Lamido’s baseless claims, describing them as “unguarded, unwarranted, and grossly unpatriotic”.
According to the AYF, Lamido’s statements are a disservice to the progress being made in addressing Nigeria’s multifaceted challenges.
In a statement signed by its leader, Adamu Kabir-Matazu, the federation emphasized that the current security issues stem from the 16 years of neglect and maladministration under the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, specifically highlighting the misappropriation of over $2.1 billion under Col. Sambo Dasuki’s watch.
Mr Matazu praised the dynamic leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Ribadu, stating that Nigeria is on track to overcome its challenges.
Despite inheriting numerous crises, he said the administration has demonstrated determination and capability in confronting issues with transparency and accountability.
The federation urged patriotic Nigerians to disregard divisive rhetoric and rally behind government efforts to restore peace, security, and prosperity.
The statement said: “The Arewa Youth Federation is concerned by the recent unguarded and unwarranted remarks credited to Sule Lamido, former Governor of Jigawa State and a supposed elder statesman.
It is highly regrettable that a man of Sule Lamido’s status would stoop so low to peddling unsubstantiated claims against an individual who has demonstrated unwavering commitment to ensuring Nigeria’s peace and security.
“Such reckless statements are not only a disservice to the progress being made but also an affront to the collective effort of well meaning Nigerians who are working towards rebuilding the nation.
“We find it necessary to remind Sule Lamido and his co-travelers casting aspersions on the current security challenges plaguing the nation to reflect and remember that it’s as a result of consequences of the 16 years of neglect and maladministration under the People’s Democratic Party (PDP).
“We particularly highlight the egregious misappropriation of over $2.1 billion under the watch of Col. Sambo Dasuki (rtd), who served as NSA during the administration of former President Goodluck Jonathan.
“The Arewa Youth Federation are proud to state that under the dynamic leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the strategic guidance of Mallam Nuhu Ribadu as NSA, Nigeria is on the right track to surmount its challenges.
“Despite inheriting a multitude of crises, this administration has displayed the determination and capability to confront the issues head-on with transparency and accountability.
“We call on patriotic and well meaning Nigerians to disregard the divisive and unproductive rhetoric of individuals like Sule Lamido.
“Instead, we urge every citizen to rally behind the government’s efforts to restore peace, security, and prosperity to our nation.”
