OYP Rejects Call for Sack of Defence Minister Musa

The Oodua Youth Parliament (OYP) has rejected calls for the removal of Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, General Christopher Gwabin Musa, describing the demand as misleading and counterproductive.

In a statement issued by the National Speaker of the Parliament, Hon. Aare Abdulmajeed Oladimeji Oyeniyi, the youth group said it strongly opposes the campaign reportedly being promoted by an unnamed group claiming to operate under an Arewa platform.

Oyeniyi said the call for the minister’s removal comes at a time when the Federal Government is implementing reforms aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s security architecture.

According to him, the Oodua Youth Parliament, which maintains working relationships with various ethnic and civil society organisations across the country, is not aware of any recognised major Arewa group officially supporting such a demand.

The Parliament therefore urged security and intelligence agencies to investigate the source of the campaign to determine the motives of those behind it.

The group warned that attempts to distract from ongoing reforms under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Defence Minister could weaken national efforts to address security challenges.

The statement emphasised that any investigation into the matter should be carried out in line with the rule of law, noting that national security discussions must remain responsible and constructive.

Oyeniyi reaffirmed the Parliament’s commitment to collaboration with youth and ethnic organisations across the country, stressing that unity and cooperation are vital in tackling insecurity.

He added that General Musa continues to enjoy significant support among stakeholders who believe the ongoing efforts to reorganise and strengthen the nation’s security framework are necessary.

The Oodua Youth Parliament also pledged its support to the Federal Government and the Ministry of Defence in advancing security reforms and promoting youth participation in nation-building.

According to the group, General Musa’s leadership and commitment to institutional reforms remain important to efforts aimed at improving Nigeria’s security sector.