A former Zamfara State Commissioner for Information, Alhaji Ibrahim Danmalikin-Gidangoga, has urged Governor Dauda Lawal to cease criticizing Minister of State for Defence, Alhaji Bello Matawalle, and instead collaborate to tackle the state’s security challenges.
In a statement issued in Gusau, Danmalikin-Gidangoga condemned Governor Lawal’s recent attacks on Matawalle, stating that such comments have no value to the state’s development.
“The two leaders should collaborate to ensure the success of the ongoing anti-banditry operations in the state by the Federal Government.
“I think Gov. Lawal should stop the blame game on unnecessary issues, let him focus on the development of the state,” Danmalikin-Gidangoga said.
He acknowledged the Federal Government’s efforts in combating insecurity and emphasized the need for the state government to utilize its machinery, such as the Community Protection Guard to ensure peace and stability.
Danmalikin-Gidangoga commended Matawalle for the recent achievements in the anti-banditry fight in Zamfara and the North-West region.
He stated, “I am calling on Gov. Dauda Lawal to set politics aside and collaborate with Matawalle and the security agencies to restore peace and stability in the state. I think the security issue is a collaborative responsibility, therefore, it is beyond personal interest.”
He noted that since Matawalle’s inauguration of the ongoing military operations, bandits’ activities have drastically reduced.
He stated, “The ongoing operations neutralised key bandit leaders in the North-West, including the wanted Halilu Sububu.”
Danmalikin-Gidangoga urged Governor Lawal to focus on the state’s interests, emphasizing that security, peace, and stability are the major needs of Zamfara citizens.
He said, “Matawalle as the Minister of State for Defence is doing the needful, all we need to do is to support him irrespective of any political differences.”
