Tag: matawalle
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Why I declined defecting with Governor Matawalle to APC – Zamfara Deputy Governor
The Deputy Governor of Zamfara State, Mahdi Aliyu, on Wednesday, said he chose to remain in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)to honour the mandate given to the party by the Supreme Court. TheNewsGuru.com, TNG reports that Aliyu and a member of the House of Representatives declined to join Governor Bello Matawalle and other elected officials…
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Why Matawalle ‘voluntarily’ joined APC – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated the Governor of Zamfara State, Bello Matawalle, on his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), saying that the ruling party “is becoming more popular because of its impressive performance record and commitment to good governance.” In a message delivered on his behalf by…
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Gusau stands still for Gov Matawalle’s defection from PDP to APC
All Progressives Congress (APC) supporters in Zamfara took over the streets of Gusau on Tuesday to witness the defection of Governor Bello Matawalle from the Peoples Democratic Peoples (PDP) to APC. Roads leading to Gusau Trade Fair Ground, venue of the event where APC National Caretaker Committee chairman of the APC, Yobe’s Gov. Mai-Mala Buni…
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PDP sends warning message to Gov Matawalle, Zamfara lawmakers ahead of planned defection to APC today
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has kicked against the decision of Zamfara State Governor Bello Matawalle to defect to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The party warned that the law only allows defection in a situation of crisis in the party the defector belonged to. Governor Matawalle and some federal and state lawmakers in the…
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Banditry: Things are getting worse daily in Zamfara, Gov Matawalle cries out
Zamfara State Governor Bello Matawalle on Saturday said the state of insecurity in the state is worsening at an alarming rate. He made the remark after confirming the bandit attack on Kadawa village, Zurmi Local Government Area in a special broadcast on Democracy Day. According to the Governor, the bandits killed “many innocent people.” “I…
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Insecurity: Matawalle visits Zamfara Police Headquarters, asks officers to enforce Buhari’s shoot-at-sight order
Zamfara State Governor, Bello Mohammed on Tuesday visited the State Police Command, asking operatives to enforce the shoot-at-sight order issued by President Muhammadu Buhari to tackle the insecurity in the country. TheNewsGuru.com, TNG reports that in March, President Buhari directed security agencies to shoot anyone seen with AK-47 while ordering a clampdown on bandits. He…
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Matawalle sacks commissioners, SSG, others
Governor Bello Matawalle of Zamfara State has dissolved the State Executive Council with immediate effect. He has also sacked the Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji Bala Bello Maru, and the Chief of Staff, Colonel Bala Mande (rtd). The sack also affected all chairmen and members of the state commissions and boards of various agencies.…
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National security: Zamfara as metaphor – Chidi Amuta
Chidi Amuta Stripped of predictable partisan blemish, recent revelations by Zamfara state governor ,Bello Mohammed Matawalle, provide some insight into key aspects of our current security nightmare. For those who have been wondering how banditry emerged as a separate department of our crime industry, Mr. Matawalle’s has useful news. He comes from a vantage…
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Gov. Matawalle swears with Quran, challenges citizens to do same over banditry sponsorship in Zamfara
Zamfara State Governor, Bello Matawalle, has sworn with the Quran that he has no connection with bandits disturbing the peace in the state. He also challenged residents of the state, irrespective of their status, to do the same to prove that they have no hands in the security challenges bedevilling the state. The governor gave…
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Insecurity: Matawalle issues Zamfara bandits two-month ultimatum to surrender arms
Zamfara State Governor, Bello Matawalle, has issued a two-month ultimatum to all bandits in the state to either repent and surrender their weapons or face serious consequences from the security personnel. He gave the deadline on Tuesday evening during a state-wide broadcast at the Government House in Gusau, the state capital. The governor decried that…