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An emergency meeting on insecurity in Zamfara State has been marred by controversy, with Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, reportedly boycotting the meeting. Matawalle is also accused of encouraging other APC members, including Aminu Sani Jaji and Sahabi Alhaji Ya’u, to stay away from the meeting convened by the Zamfara State Government. ¹
The meeting, aimed at addressing the growing insecurity in Zamfara, was expected to bring together key stakeholders to discuss strategies to tackle the menace. However, Matawalle’s absence has raised questions about the government’s commitment to addressing the issue.
The Zamfara State chapter of the APC has accused the state government of sponsoring protests against Matawalle, alleging that the government is trying to blackmail him into resigning. The party claims that Matawalle has been working tirelessly to address insecurity in the state and that the government’s actions are a ploy to undermine his efforts. ² ³
Matawalle’s supporters argue that he has been laser-focused on tackling insecurity in Zamfara and other frontline states, and that his efforts have been yielding results. They claim that the government’s actions are aimed at distracting him from his duties.
The boycott has sparked tensions within the APC, with some members accusing Matawalle of disrespecting the state government. The situation remains tense, with concerns that it may escalate into further conflict. ⁴
The APC Integrity Network has urged President Bola Tinubu to investigate the alleged plot to bring down prominent members of the party, including Matawalle. The group claims that the state government is sponsoring protests and blackmail campaigns against Matawalle.
The incident has raised concerns about the government’s ability to address insecurity in Zamfara, with many calling for urgent action to tackle the issue. The situation remains volatile, and it is unclear how it will be resolved.
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