Hamza Al-Mustapha, a former Chief Security Officer to General Sani Abacha, has dismissed claims that the late military leader died of a heart attack.He accused a former DSS official, Dennis Amachree, of spreading misinformation in his book, stating that CCTV footage contradicts Amachree's account.Al-Mustapha alleged that Amachree was influenced by unnamed individuals to publish false narratives and urged people to ignore the claims.

Beyond the Abacha controversy, Al-Mustapha criticized Northern Nigeria's leadership for poor governance, lack of vision, and absence of political leaders at a memorial conference.He called for a retreat to address regional issues and highlighted economic opportunities in Lake Chad and AI development.His remarks reflect broader tensions over leadership accountability and national direction.