Reactions Continue to trail defection of Governor Bello Matawalle APC

Reactions have continued to trail the recent defection of Governor Bello Matawalle to the All Progressives Congress (APC) from Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). 

Matawalle took a number of Nigerians by surprise as he announced his defection in Gusau, the state capital at a special grand rally where he was welcomed by Mai Mala Buni, the chairman of the caretaker committee. 

Governor Matawalle had earlier sworn never to dump the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

Recall that in 2019, the northern state leader swore in the name of God to never harm the opposition. 

Matawalle speaking in Hausa language called on God to punish him if he intends to do any harm. 

He said: “I swear by God, I will lead you for the sake of God. If I have any intention to harm you or harm our party PDP, may God not give me what I want in this world and the hereafter.” 

The Zamfara state chapter of the APC has reacted to the defection of Governor Matawalle to the party from PDP. 

In a statement sent to Legit.ng by Senator Kabiru Marafa, the party reeled out its stance on the defection of the governor and the steps taken so far. 

Marafa, also informed party stakeholders on the activities of the party hierarchy at the national level to ensure a level playing ground for all members of the APC in Zamfara state.

Meanwhile, Governor Matawalle  has been named as the new APC leader in the state. The new change was announced by the national chairman of APC Extra-ordinary Convention Planning Committee and Yobe governor, Mai Mala Buni, on Tuesday, June 29. He announced this while handing over the party’s flag to Governor Matawalle who was received into the APC at a rally in Gusau.