Ex-Lawmakers Defend Matawalle Against US Lawmaker's Call

The Former Parliamentarian Forum, represented by its chairman Hon. Gabriel Idoko, has defended Bello Matawalle, the former governor of Zamfara State and current Minister of State for Defence, against a call for his removal made by US lawmaker Kimberli Daniel.

The forum described Daniel's remarks as misinformed and lacking a proper understanding of Nigeria's security realities. They cautioned that external intervention in Nigeria's internal security matters could undermine ongoing efforts to stabilize volatile regions across the country.

The forum emphasized that Nigeria's security issues are deeply rooted and require coordinated institutional responses rather than individual blame. They noted that Matawalle operates within a broader defense framework under President Bola Tinubu's administration and contributes to joint military operations and intelligence coordination.

The forum urged stakeholders to support security agencies and avoid rhetoric that could undermine public confidence in the current defense leadership.