A group under the auspices of Tinubu Arewa Media 2023 led by Comrade Abdulhamid Bala has icondemned the baseless allegations against the minister of defence, Muhammadu Badaru, by persons it described as “specific meddlesome individuals”.
The group described the media attack on the minister as unfounded and unacceptable.
It said in a terse media release yesterday, “These shameless falsehoods, accusing Minister Badaru of an imaginary shadow romance with PDP figures, are nothing but lies from the pit of hell, concocted by those desperates to destabilise the APC and disrupt the unity we have worked hard to build.”
Bala described the allegations against the minister as a deliberate, malicious campaign of calumny.
“These detractors are attempting to weaken our party’s stronghold by tarnishing the image of a man who has devoted himself to the APC and our nation’s progress,” Bala said.
He said, “The claims linking Minister Badaru to an opposition plot are the height of absurdity and betrayal, grounded in fiction rather than fact. Those fueling these rumours are enemies of progress without respect for truth or integrity.”
The group insisted that Minister Badaru’s unshakable dedication to the APC, both as a former governor and now as Minister of Defence, is indisputable. It noted that Badaru’s leadership has consistently embodied the values of the APC, advancing the interests of Jigawa State and Nigeria.
The group further stated that Badaru’s allegiance to the party and unwavering support for President Tinubu’s administration cannot be questioned, as his service record speaks volumes.
The group called on all APC loyalists and President Tinubu to disregard these pathetic, unfounded rumours intended to distract from the party’s goals.
“Agents of division and deceit orchestrate these smear campaigns,” Bala continued, “They may try to stir up trouble, but they will find no footing within the APC. Minister Badaru remains an honourable figure of loyalty, courage, and competence.”
The group declared that it stands firmly with Minister Badaru and condemns “the reckless tactics of those attempting to undermine his legacy and loyalty.
“We remain united against these disgraceful, fabricated attacks, which only highlight the desperation of those who fear the strength and resilience of the APC in Jigawa State and beyond. No level of slander will distract us from supporting our leaders and pursuing our mission for a stronger, united Nigeria”, they emphasised.
The group further disclosed that it knows the politician behind this smear campaign against Minister Badaru.
“This same politician, notorious for his intolerance, previously resorted to similar tactics in dealings with a Mining business partner. We, therefore, issue our final warning. Suppose this individual dares to target Minister Badaru with such deceitful antics again. In that case, the group will not hesitate to expose his full identity to the public through the media,” it threatened.
