Amotekun: Heated reactions as Tinubu finally breaks silence
- Heated reactions are trailing Bola Tinubu's statement regarding his position on the southwest's security outfit, Operation Amotekun
- The APC leader in his statement called for dialogue to settle the controversy around Operation Amotekun just as he noted that the security outfit is not a threat to Nigeria's unity
- While many are applauding Tinubu for the statement, others share contrary views
Bola Tinubu, the national leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), on Wednesday, January 22, finally made his position known on Operation Amotekun public.
Operation Amotekun, a regional security outfit formally known as Western Nigeria Security Network, was recently launched by the southwest governors to address the challenges of insecurity in the region.
The security outfit, however, sparked up controversy following the declaration by the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF), Abubakar Malami, that it is unconstitutional.
Prominent leaders in the southwest, including Afenifere chieftain Ayo Adebanjo and Nobel Laureate Wole Soyinka, rose in support of the security initiative. Senior lawyers such as Femi Falana (SAN) and Afe Babalola (SAN) also faulted Malami's argument.
Many, however, called out Tinubu for refusing to speak about the controversial issue, speculating that he kept silence to protect his alleged interest in the 2023 presidency.
The APC leader, however, broke his silence on Wednesday with a lengthy statement addressing many issues surrounding Operation Amotekun.
Among other points made, Tinubu argued in support of Amotekun, saying there is no way the regional security outfit can be a threat to the unity or foundation of Nigeria.
He also suggested ways out of the current controversies surrounding the security initiative.
The APC leader's statement, since the early hours of the day, has been a subject of heated debates, comments and reactions on social media.
Legit.ng collects some of the insightful comments trailing Tinubu's statement on Amotekun on Twitter.
"..I just read Tinubu's very long take on Amotekun and I must tell you the man is millions of miles ahead of his critics and self appointed political opponents in brilliance and articulation," Souljah tweeted in reaction to Tinubu's statement.
Also reacting, Theresa Tekenah tweeted: "Been reading Tinubu's statement on Amotekun. That man is a National Treasure. A True Leader, a Symbol of Unity. I stan!"
General Michael Akanji, another Twitter user, hailed Tinubu's lengthy statement on Operation Amotekun. His tweet:
Seun Okin in his own reaction focused on an aspect of the statement where Tinubu called for dialogue.
"Just In: #APC Leader and former Lagos Governor, Bola Tinubu is asking for a dialogue between the AGF Malami and the South west Governors. Tinubu warns of a major implication of extreme thoughts on the Amotekun experiment," he tweeted.
Ayekooto similarly tweeted: "Bola Tinubu has called for a dialogue between the AGF Malami and the South west Governors. Tinubu warns of a major implication of extreme thoughts on the Amotekun experiment......
Thank You Asiwaju..... .... We told them but they are more interested in playing to the gallery," he said.
Another Twitter user, Oddy, reacted to the statement, making some speculations regarding the 2023 presidency.
He said: "If Tinubu likes, he should go ahead to state plainly that Amotekun is illegal but that Hisbah is legal. Doesn’t mean Northerners are going to support him in 2023."
Demola Olarewaju also reacted to Tinubu's statement, saying: "Expect Tinubu minions to start jumping all over Amotekun today - their master has received clearance from his own masters so now they can talk, and probably muddy the whole issue with ethnic sentiments.
They and Miyetti Allah can continue the conversation, bigots versus bigots."
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Legit.ng earlier reported that Atiku Abubakar, former vice president, also declared his support for Amotekun.
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