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- Minister of state for defence, Bello Mohammed Matawalle said the Northern Elders Forum (NEF) is a political burden on the region
- Matawalle said the group is a political paperweight trying to bring the North to disrepute for selfish gains
- He lambasted the group for threatening to unseat President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 general election
Legit.ng journalist Adekunle Dada has over 5 years of experience covering metro and government policy.
FCT, Abuja – Minister of state for defence, Bello Mohammed Matawalle, has lambasted the Northern Elders Forum (NEF) for attacking the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
