Sa “Strictly Politics” noong Martes, kinumpirma ni North Cotabato Vice Governor Manny Piñol na kanyang mensahe ang umiikot sa text na nanawagan sa mga tao na humanda magdepensa sa sarili. Itong ang text:
“My beloved people. Tonite I was told by a top govt official that if our opposition to be included in the ARMM will result in MILF attacks, the armed forces will not be able to help us all out because that is the policy of this government. If this is the case we have to defend ourselves. Let us be brave and stand firm. God is with us”