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Bala Mohammed Under Fire: Nigerian Youth Coalition backs Presidency, tells Bala Mohammed to stop blabbing
Nigerian Youth Coalition, NYC has slammed Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, for distorting national issues to suit his agenda of attempting to precipitate an ethno-sectarian crisis that he hopes to use to overshadow his dismal performance as a governor and evade answering to the people of Bauchi state.
Reacting to Bala Mohammed’s recent attacks on the Federal Government, including one in which he said the North may be forced to “show its true colour” and that the “North will deal with the President”, NYC, in a statement issued in Abuja at the weekend, accused Mohammed of impersonating as the voice of the North when he is poorly suited for the role and has no mandate to run such errands.
The statement signed by Lawan Mohammed noted that “Mohammed’s ongoing assault on the Presidency is a sad reminder that the Bauchi State Governor is yet to let go of his desire to arm his ethnic group with AK47 assault rifles to wage war against the rest of Nigeria and that his jaundiced criticism of President Bola Tinubu is his own poor version or reviving this sinister agenda on an intellectual front.
“It is noteworthy that the Presidency has successfully used facts and data to challenge this ethnic irridentist, who, despite receiving huge allocations, would be leaving the state under his care worse than he met it. One would have expected that a man posturing to interrogate federal policies on behalf of the North would have robustly defended his position concerning his performance as a governor.
“But Bala Mohammed’s response to the issues raised by the Presidency is neither here nor there. His is a needless campaign of an ailing governor who has erred. His continued outburst is unfortunate void of rationality or veracity, which further validates our assertion that the Bauchi Governor is desperate to provoke an ethno-sectarian crisis for which he must have armed his foot soldiers with AK47 rifles.
“The response by Bala is an attempt to grasp at straws. His unusual and toxic bravado will not serve him or his promoters well.Bala’s political Agenda is well known and clearly moribund.
How can any human claim that the declaration by a Governor to teach the President a lesson is a constructive engagement?! They are not worth engaging”. The group said.
“The attempt by certain elements at regrouping against the President is obvious, but this is in the bid to trigger a reaction that will irk the entire north against the administration. NYC is urging President Tinubu’s administration to never take the bait but should instead continue to provide actionable information that exposes public officeholders who failed their constituents and are now trying to distract people from asking questions by skewing public discourse of people-oriented federal government policies.
“This is why Bala Mohammed is stuck with the deluded perception of his North as a place where people can’t even do basic farming properly and productively to feed the nation and still walk livestock to market, whereas this same North has surplus young entrepreneurs who see boundless possibilities opening up for their agro-businesses because of President Tinubu’s economic reforms
“We urge the President not to be distracted by Bala Mohammed’s low-resolution cyclical conversation that solves no problem. The Presidency should ask Bala Mohammed and his co-traveller to explore the institutional procedures and present their memoranda at the public hearing.
“For Bala Mohammed, all we can say at this point is that he should stop blabbing and concentrate on using what is left of his tenure to repair the damage he has done in Bauchi State so that the state can recover to the point of tapping into and benefitting from the contemporary economic environment,” the statement said.
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Amb Lion Ogorry Files Landmark Lawsuit Against Sahara Reporters, Sowore For Misleading and Malicious Publication Endangering National Security
Ambassador Adebayo Lion Ogorry, a renowned public advocacy practitioner and activist, today announced the filing of a high-profile lawsuit against Sahara Reporters Ltd. and its publisher, Omoyele Sowore, in the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.
The suit, numbered FCT/HC/CV/4767/2025, accuses the defendants of publishing a false, malicious, and reckless article that violates Nigeria’s Constitution, the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, Etc.) Act 2015, and other laws protecting public discourse, national security, and public order.
The originating summons, filed on November 24, 2025, stems from a Sahara Reporters article titled
“EXCLUSIVE: How Tinubu’s Defence Minister Matawalle Maintains Contact With Bandit Leaders, Ordered Them To Compel Communities To Vote For APC—Former Aide,” published on November 19, 2025.
Ambassador Ogorry alleges that the publication contains grave, unfounded accusations against the Honourable Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Matawalle, claiming he maintains illicit contacts with bandit leaders, orders communities to vote for the All Progressives Congress (APC), and engages in activities that undermine counter-terrorism efforts.
These claims, according to the suit, are not only false but also fabricated to incite alarm, hatred, and ill-will, while endangering national security and public safety.
In his affidavit supporting the summons, Ambassador Ogorry, a Nigerian citizen and resident of Abuja with a long-standing commitment to public order and lawful civic discourse, emphasized that the article was disseminated widely across Sahara Reporters’ website, social media channels, X.com (Twitter) account, Facebook pages, WhatsApp broadcasts, and other platforms. He described the publication as a blatant violation of Section 39(3)(a) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended), which prohibits speech that endangers public safety, national security, and public order. Furthermore, it contravenes Sections 24(1)(a) & (b) of the Cybercrimes Act 2015 by disseminating false, misleading, and harmful information capable of causing alarm or ill-will.
“The defendants’ reckless actions have not only tarnished the reputation of a dedicated public servant but have also compromised ongoing military operations against banditry and terrorism in Nigeria’s North-West region,” said Ambassador Ogorry. “This publication promotes distrust, exposes the Minister to risks, and undermines the morale of our armed forces engaged in counter-terrorism. It is a direct assault on our national security and the freedom of expression that must be balanced with responsibility.”
The lawsuit seeks the following reliefs from the court:
– A declaration that the publication is false, misleading, malicious, and not protected speech under Section 39(1) of the Constitution (as amended).
– A declaration that it falls within restricted speech under Section 39(3)(a), endangering public safety, national security, and public order.
– A declaration that it violates Sections 24(1)(a) & (b) of the Cybercrimes Act 2015 by prohibiting false, harmful, or misleading information.
– AN ORDER OF INJUNCTION restraining the Defendants, their agents, or privies from further publishing, distributing, circulating, or causing to be circulated the said false publication or any other malicious publication especially as it relates to and against the person of Defence Minister, Dr. Matawalle.
– An order directing the defendants to issue a public retraction of the publication and publish a full apology on their website and social media channels for 14 consecutive days.
– General and exemplary damages of N10,000,000,000 (Ten Billion Naira) for the frivolous, false, and malicious publication geared toward endangering public safety, national security, and public order.
Ambassador Ogorry highlighted that the article, based on unverified claims from an alleged “former senior aide,” lacks any official record or evidence, demonstrating the defendants’ disregard for truth and ethical journalism. He urged the court to address this as a matter of urgent national importance, citing precedents such as President F.R.N. v. ISA (2017) and Guardian Newspapers v. AIEH (2011), which affirm that freedom of expression does not protect reckless publications that threaten security.
“This lawsuit is not just about correcting a falsehood; it’s about safeguarding Nigeria’s democracy, protecting public officials from baseless attacks, and ensuring media accountability,” Ambassador Ogorry added. “Sahara Reporters and Omoyele Sowore must be held responsible for their role in spreading dangerous misinformation that could fuel terrorism and disrupt public order.”
The case is set for hearing in the Abuja Judicial Division, and Ambassador Ogorry expressed confidence in the judiciary’s ability to uphold justice and constitutional principles.
About Ambassador Adebayo Lion Ogorry
Ambassador Adebayo Lion Ogorry is a public advocacy practitioner, activist, and Nigerian citizen dedicated to promoting national security, public order, and lawful civic discourse. With a focus on protecting public discourse from malicious interference, he advocates for responsible journalism and governance.
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