ON THE GANG -UP AGAINST BELLO MATAWALLE BY GOVERNOR DAUDA LAWAL AND HIS COHORTS

 

A new development in the political landscape has raised concerns about external influence and internal political rivalries in Nigeria. According to reliable sources, Bashir Hadejia, allegedly born in Niger Republic and with a residence in the country, has emerged as a key figure in a clandestine movement working against Nigerian interests. Similar to Defence Minister Abubakar Badaru, Hadejia's connections to Niger Republic and his experience working with former Governor Bello Matawalle have fueled suspicions regarding his involvement in destabilizing activities.

Hadejia, who reportedly has intimate knowledge of Matawalle's strategies to combat banditry during his time in office, has been accused of collaborating with Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, in sponsoring anti-Nigerian protests. These protests, which occurred between August 1 and 10, are believed to have been orchestrated to undermine the authority of the Nigerian government, particularly targeting the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle.

Observers suggest that the protests were not only aimed at embarrassing the Tinubu administration but also at discrediting Matawalle’s efforts and portraying him in a negative light. Furthermore, the involvement of a controversial foreign-based journalist, known for spreading unverified information and engaging in blackmail, has added to concerns about the spread of misinformation. This alliance, operating mainly in the cyber domain, has reportedly been responsible for circulating a series of unsubstantiated stories aimed at tarnishing the reputation of the Minister of State and causing further unrest.

As these allegations surface, the situation highlights the potential for both external and internal actors to exploit political divisions, raising alarm about the broader implications for Nigeria's national security and stability.