Ezekiel Awojide
President Bola Tinubu has been asked to ignore those asking him to declare a state of emergency in Zamfara State.
A former Special Adviser on Inter-governmental Affairs to the ex-governor of the state, Bello Matawalle, Sani Shinkafi, who stated this, also called on the security agencies to question those behind the demand.
He said, “Those who call for a state of emergency in an atmosphere of peace, unity, stability, security, and thriving economic activities in Zamfara state are enemies of the people on whom sovereignty resides. They should not only be ignored but also questioned by security agents to unravel their agenda and sponsors.
“It is outrageous that some failed politicians in the state would sponsor youths and other proteges to clamour for a state of emergency in Zamfara State now that security and peace have significantly improved, paving the way for economic activities and massive infrastructural development that eluded the people for over 13 years of unprecedented armed banditry long before Governor Dauda Lawal assumed office in 2023.
“We commend President Tinubu and the military for sustained onslaughts against armed bandits and other criminal elements in Zamfara State in particular and the North West geopolitical zone in general.
‘‘This is in tandem with the provision of Section 14(2)(b) of the 1999 Constitution, as amended, which states that the security and welfare of the people shall be the primary purpose of government.’’
