Former Minister of Aviation, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode (FFK,) has again tackled Governor Caleb Mutfwang over the killings in Plateau State.
This is the second time in days that the former minister will jab the governor following the incessant killings in the state
Last week, FFK upbraided Mutfwang over his hosting of Israeli Ambassador and officials who came to partner with the state on agriculture “despite the country’s atrocities and genocide in Gaza”.
The former minister who linked the carnage to 2027 called on the governor to do more and be proactive while urging support for security agencies.
However, Governor Muftwang through his Special Adviser on Inter-Party Relations, John Akans, expressed disappointment over FFK’s action which he said was driven by a quest for self-attention.
He said the former minister’s statement was not only disappointing but also a discredit to his purported faith, “if indeed he practices one”.
“I will address the significance of Governor’s collaboration with Israel, but I won’t engage with your spiritual ignorance regarding your accusations of genocide against Israel.
“Governor Mutfwang’s engagement with the Israel is a gesture of respect for the Christian faith and it’s heritage.
“FFK should recognize that the Governor’s actions are inline with his faith, which values the significance of Israel in biblical history and promotes peace and cooperation for the progress of Plateau people, not for his parochial or selfish interests as you think”, he said.
The Governor’s aide further explained that “As a former minister of aviation, one would expect Hon Femi Fani Kayode to understand the importance of diplomatic engagements which is crucial for fostering international relations, cooperation and development”.
However, the former minister said it appears the has not learnt lesson.
He said “Your people are being slaughtered and you are busy writing feeble rejoinders to me? Don’t you think you have bigger problems than that?
He advised the governor to “focus on bringing peace to Plateau state rather than worry about me”.
The former minister who maintained his position on the issue, reiterated his scathing assessment of the governor.
He said he stand by his words regardless of the governor’s protests and lamentations.
FFK said “When Sen. Lalong was Governor of your state, the killings were minimised because he understood the nature of the terrorists and knew what to do and what not to do.
“He also recognised the danger in associating with foreigners that are more interested in dividing us than uniting us.
“Since you got there all you have done is whine, blame everyone else for your woeful failure, welcome the enemies of humanity that are killing women and children in Gaza to your table and behave as if you are infallible”.
Part of the statement reads:
“My view is you are a disgrace to Plateau state, Christianity and Nigeria.
“I will always pray and support those that are ready to confront and kill terrorists but I cannot abide those that treat them with kid gloves, cry like babies before them and quiver in their prescence.
“Kindly stand up like a man, do something about the terrorists that have plagued your state and stop inviting the representatives of evil foreign Governments with blood on their hands to your domain. Is that too much to ask?
“As I wrote in my note, you inflicted a spiritual wound on yourself by welcoming genocidal maniacs and child-killers to your table.
“Those who kill Palestinians and occupy their land illegally can hardly be trusted to bring peace to the land of others.
“That was my point which you clearly chose to ignore or did not have the mental virility and intellectual fortitude to comprehend.
Now you have made the whole thing worse by knuckling down and attempting to rationalise your shameful behaviour.
“One day you will discover that I am not an enemy but a friend because only friends tell you the truth no matter how bitter. Let us hope that by that time it will not be too late.
“Take the money of the Israelis in the name of them helping you with agriculture and irrigation but never trust them and know that such support from such evil men comes at a high price and with consequences.
“Those that sell their soul to satan never win and always end badly. If you doubt it I recommend that you read Christopher Marlow’s great literary work titled Dr. Faustus. You have much to learn from it.
“I believe the people of Plateau state deserve far better and as a Nigerian and particularly as one who, despite the attendant risks and relentless persecution that it attracted, has spoken up for your people on numerous occassions over the last 15 years when they were under siege.
“I believe I have every right to be concerned and to express my views. Despite all, my prayer is that God opens your eyes sooner than later because I do not wish you ill.
“As you know I love Plateau state and it’s people and what is going on there breaks my heart.
