Gov Lawal Accuses Matawalle Of Leading Banditry And Harboring Criminals In Government House

Gov Lawal Accuses Matawalle Of Leading Banditry And Harboring Criminals In Government House

Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has accused the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, of being deeply involved in banditry in the state. Lawal claims that during Matawalle’s tenure as governor, he sheltered bandits in the Zamfara State government house…….CONTINUE READING 

In an interview with Television Continental (TVC) on Wednesday, Governor Lawal urged Matawalle to resign from his ministerial position. He stated, “There were significant issues with my predecessor. If I were in his position, I would resign and address all the allegations against me. It would be more honorable. The evidence suggests that my predecessor was heavily involved in these banditry activities.”

Lawal highlighted a specific incident where a permanent secretary’s children were abducted, and ransom was allegedly paid through the government house. He also mentioned that it was clear bandits were sheltered in the government house, reflecting numerous problematic issues.

The governor criticized President Bola Tinubu’s decision to appoint Matawalle as Minister of State for Defence, describing it as unfair to the people of Zamfara. He emphasized that Matawalle should resign and clear his name before returning to public office.

Lawal concluded, “It would have been more honorable for Matawalle to step aside and address these allegations before resuming his duties. His continued role as Minister of Defence amidst these serious accusations is unfair. If I were in his position, I would have already submitted my resignation.”