Why Dauda Is Afraid of Matawalle — Northern Group
The Northern Youths Awareness (NYA) has claimed that Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State is afraid of the Minister of State for Defense, Bello Matawalle, due to concerns about the 2027 general election. In a statement released on Wednesday by its National Coordinator, Mustepha Gaya, the NYA accused Governor Lawal of harboring fears over Matawalle’s […]
Matawalle and Lawal
The Northern Youths Awareness (NYA) has claimed that Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State is afraid of the Minister of State for Defense, Bello Matawalle, due to concerns about the 2027 general election.
In a statement released on Wednesday by its National Coordinator, Mustepha Gaya, the NYA accused Governor Lawal of harboring fears over Matawalle’s growing influence in the region.
Gaya claimed that Lawal, a key figure in the opposition People’s Democratic Party (PDP), feels threatened by Matawalle’s loyalty to President Bola Tinubu and his increasing prominence in the North.
“Matawalle’s allegiance to President Tinubu has unsettled Lawal, who is now being used by the opposition to create distractions in Zamfara,” Gaya stated.
He went on to suggest that Matawalle’s political weight and standing in Northern Nigeria pose a significant challenge to Lawal and the PDP’s aspirations ahead of the 2027 elections.
“My advice for him is that he shouldn’t trade politics and insecurity with the precious lives of the people of Zamfara.
“Meanwhile, Matawalle remains steadfast, distancing himself from the violence plaguing Zamfara and affirming his innocence on the Holy Qur’an.
“Matawalle’s focus is firmly on supporting Tinubu’s government and maintaining the ruling All Progressives Congress’ (APC) dominance in the North,” the statement said.