EXPOSED Zamfara Governor's Desperate Smear Campaign Against Defence Minister, Dr. Bello Matawalle

The recent protests and allegations against Dr. Bello Muhammed Matawalle, the Honourable Minister of State for Defence, have stirred controversy and raised concerns about the underlying motives. It appears that these demonstrations, funded by APC AKIDA and the Zamfara state government, are part of a coordinated campaign to discredit Dr. Matawalle, fueled by political rivalry and a desire to undermine his position.

Reports indicate that the protestors, who arrived in approximately 12 long buses, were waving placards accusing Matawalle of colluding with criminals. However, these accusations have repeatedly failed to withstand scrutiny, as underscored by a recent ruling from the Kano High Court. The court issued an interim injunction barring Governor Lawal and his associates from continuing their smear campaign against Matawalle, stating that any further defamatory actions would be illegal until a substantive hearing on the matter.

Despite lacking concrete evidence, Governor Lawal has been on a persistent media campaign, linking Matawalle with criminal elements and falsely alleging his complicity in the state's banditry crisis. However, Dr. Matawalle remains focused on his mandate as the Minister of State for Defence, pledging his loyalty to President Bola Tinubu and working tirelessly to strengthen the nation's security apparatus.

The governor's tactic of repeatedly visiting media houses to disseminate misleading information about Dr. Matawalle has sparked concern among political observers and security experts alike. His attempts to block Matawalle's reappointment appear to be rooted more in political rivalry than in any genuine concerns about Zamfara's security.

In conclusion, let us reject efforts to smear individuals serving in crucial roles, particularly when these efforts lack factual foundation and threaten to undermine national security. The Honourable Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Matawalle, deserves due process and an unbiased evaluation, free from political interference.