Northern groups back Tinubu’s decision to retain Matawalle as defence minister

President Bola Tinubu’s decision to retain Defence Minister Bello Matawalle has received widespread endorsement from northern groups, with the Arewa Youths Consultative Forum and the Northern Awareness Network hailing the move as a significant step towards addressing security challenges in the region. In a statement, AYCF President General Yerima Shettima described Matawalle’s retention as a