Regina Otokpa 
…seeks prompt investigation
The Reformed Arewa Youth Council of Nigeria (RAYCN) has raised concerns over an alleged plot by Rotimi Amaechi, Attahiru Bafarawa, and Sani Abdullahi Shinkafi to destabilise President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration.
At a press conference on Thursday, National President, Bilal Abdulahi claimed that the trio were working together with foreign elements and other national and international disgruntled elements to replicate the undemocratic overthrow of democratically elected authorities in parts of the sub-region.
The alleged plot is said to involve the stockpiling of sophisticated firearms, covert actions, and massive protests across the North West, starting from Bafarawa’s village and spreading to Sokoto, Zamfara, and other states.
Abdulahi, also claimed that Amaechi was providing resources for Bafarawa, who was in turn funding and mobilising Shinkafi to run a campaign of calumny against the administration.
He said: “It is clear that their intention and their several meetings is aimed at intimidating the government President Tinubu, and the various organs of government and make the citizens feel that the government and her various organs are not doing sufficient enough to take the people to prosperity.
“This is a matter of utmost state security concern. Its propensity and devastation can be better imagined. The country and indeed national security is under serious threat by the activities of these marauding tripartite, and we cannot fold our arms until we are submerged or over awe by their evil machination and subterfuge.”
The group called on security agencies to immediately investigate the matter and take decisive action against the alleged plotters, even as they urged youths, religious organisations, and lovers of peace and democracy to stand against the alleged plot and support President Tinubu’s administration in its efforts to reform the country.
“This is nothing short of an attempt to overawe and possibly topple a Democratic institution, it is a treasonable felony and must be resisted with all necessary state powers.
“It is clear that ever since their shameful and incontrovertible defeat at the polls by President Bola Tinubu, these three elements have not hidden their hate and disdain for the person and organs of the various governments.
“It is however unfortunate that this hatred and disdain is pushing them to act against the office of the President and Commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces and becoming a direct threat to our democracy and the rule of law.
“They must consequently be stopped with all might and not be allowed to go further, as this will serve as deterrence.”
