Guber poll: Incumbent Zamfara gov, Matawalle concedes defeat, seeks forgiveness
Governor Bello Mohammed Matawalle of Zamfara State has conceded defeat in the state’s recently concluded governorship election held on March 18.
The People’s Democratic Party (PDP)’s candidate, Alhaji Dauda Lawal Dare, had been declared winner of the election.
Governor Matawalle said in an audio message to the people of the state that he and all his supporters must submit to the will of Almighty Allah because things happen only by His will.
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He stated that when his administration took office, he met with all major stakeholders in the state to discuss how they could best restore lasting peace to the state through peace dialogues, adding that nothing was more difficult than the state’s insecurity.
Apart from the peace talks with armed bandits, Governor Matawalle said he worked hard to ensure that his administration brought different political factions together on one platform so that peace and unity reign in the state.
His words, “We have achieved the political reconciliation and this paved way for peaceful campaign rallies and healthy political activities in the state.
“If I have knowingly or unknowingly offended or hurt the feeling of anyone, I seek his or her forgiveness. I’m a human being like anyone and only Almighty Allah’s deeds or actions are error-free.
“I’m also using this medium to appeal for calm and sympathise with those who have lost their property in the name of celebration. We should understand that we have no other place than Zamfara State.
“We are also calling on the incoming administration to work hard to restore peace to the state. We are grateful for the commitment and hard work and resilience of the people of our dear state.”
