Matawalle vows to prove his critics wrong and says he understands security matters.

After the President assigned the Ministry of Defence to the former Governor of Zamfara State, criticisms trailed his appointment as many referenced his perceived inability to tame insecurity in Zamfara. Read More: https://legalattorneyblog.com/2023/08/09/court-sets-august-30-for-verdict-in-matawalles-suit-against-efcc/

In response to his critics, the Minister expressed confidence in himself, saying he can handle his new assignment. Matawalle said this while speaking at a reception organised for him in Abuja.

He said, “I have been hearing some people saying my brother Badaru (Minister of Defence) and I cannot serve as ministers of defence; these people do not even understand what security is.

“Therefore, this is not where the problem is; what matters most is one’s determination, courage, and opportunity.”

Matawalle vows to prove his critics wrong and says he understands security matters.

Recalling his efforts to address insecurity in Zamfara State, Matawalle said one of the measures he put in place secured the state’s people against bandits for nine months.

He said some of the security measures he initiated as Governor of Zamfara State have been adopted by other state governors.

“When I was governor of Zamfara State, we took all necessary measures to secure the state. There was a time when we went 100 days without any security challenges. We also spent nine months without a single person being harmed.

“All measures I took to curb the security problems in Zamfara State, I have to do it first, and other governors followed suit. This is because I strongly understand security matters,” the ex-governor said.

The Minister, however, told the people of Zamfara State that he and the Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru, would work together to end insecurity in the country.

“I have good news for the people of Zamfara State that I will not disappoint them. I believe that with God’s help, we can overcome the security challenges. Those who say Badaru and I cannot do it will be ashamed. They will see that God is doing the work, not them,” Matawalle said.