Group to Zmafara PDP Chairman: Focus on internal issues within your party not national security

A Zamfara-based youth group, Zamfara Youth Concerned Citizens (ZYCC), has tackled the chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Zamfara State, Jibo Magayaki. In a statement issued on Wednesday, ZYCC’s secretary, Comrade Nura Ibrahim Gusau, condemned Magayaki’s remarks on national security matters, particularly concerning the potential declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers […]

A Zamfara-based youth group, Zamfara Youth Concerned Citizens (ZYCC), has tackled the chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Zamfara State, Jibo Magayaki.

In a statement issued on Wednesday, ZYCC’s secretary, Comrade Nura Ibrahim Gusau, condemned Magayaki’s remarks on national security matters, particularly concerning the potential declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State.

Gusau argued that such issues fall under the jurisdiction of key national stakeholders, including the Minister of State for Defence, Dr Bello Muhammad Matawalle.

“It is indeed astonishing and unbecoming for someone with little political pedigree to wade into matters of national importance and make unguarded statements about distinguished figures like His Excellency, the current Minister of State for Defence, Dr Bello Muhammad Matawalle,” Gusau stated.

The group further claimed that Minister Matawalle possesses far greater political acumen than Governor Dauda Lawal, whom they accused of single-handedly imposing Magayaki as the PDP chairman in Zamfara State.

ZYCC also criticised the PDP-led Zamfara State government for allegedly violating constitutional provisions and engaging in political suppression.

They cited the recent suspension of ten state lawmakers, including both PDP and APC members, accusing the administration of silencing opposition voices.

The youth group urged Magayaki to focus on addressing internal issues within the Zamfara PDP rather than commenting on national security matters beyond his jurisdiction.

“The whole world is aware of the emasculation of Nigeria’s constitution being carried out by your master and the poor advice you provide as a party stalwart,” Gusau alleged.

ZYCC further criticised the influence of political allies from other states, accusing them of depleting Zamfara’s resources while undermining the authority of the state legislature.