Former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, has strongly defended the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, describing media attacks against him as “shameless and nauseating.” Speaking on Matawalle’s record, Fani-Kayode highlighted his unwavering loyalty to President @officialABAT and his exceptional commitment to Nigeria’s fight against terrorism.
“The combination of Matawalle and National Security Adviser @NuhuRibadu has resulted in the killing of more terrorists in the past two years than in the previous eight years put together,” Fani-Kayode said. He added that these achievements have not always been made public, and the nation deserves to know about the progress made.
With General Christopher Musa recently appointed as Minister of Defence, Fani-Kayode expressed confidence that Matawalle, Ribadu, and the new Service Chiefs will achieve even greater results. He urged Matawalle to remain focused, ignore distractions, and continue his work undeterred by efforts to discredit him.
“I know him to be a ruthless and courageous fighter who does not take prisoners in a fight or show the enemy any mercy,” Fani-Kayode said, noting that his personal friendship with Matawalle spans over 15 years. “We are with you, my brother, and more importantly, God is behind you. Keep up the good fight, do our nation proud, and give the enemies and troublemakers hell.”
