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Zamfara State Governor Bello Mohammed Matawalle has conceded defeat in the March 18 governorship election.
Dauda Lawal Dare of the PDP defeated the incumbent governor in the race for governor.
The governor wished the governor-elect well as he runs the state’s business in an audio greeting to the state’s residents, saying that he and all of his supporters must submit to Almighty Allah’s will since only He can bring about change.
He explained that after taking office, his administration met with all significant state stakeholders to discuss the best way to promote long-lasting peace through dialogues.
However, he bemoaned that, as of now, there is nothing more difficult than the state’s continued state of insecurity, which has cost lives and destroyed valuables.
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Apart from engaging in negotiations with armed bandits, the governor said that he had worked hard to ensure that his government brought all political groups together on a single platform for harmony and peace in the state, allowing citizens to go about their daily lives.
The governor said, “We have achieved political reconciliation and this paved the way for peaceful campaign rallies and healthy political activities in the state.”
Matawalle also sought the forgiveness of anyone he knowingly or unknowingly offended or hurt their feelings, adding that he is a human being like anyone and only Almighty Allah’s deeds or actions are error-free.
He also appealed for calm and sympathized with those who have lost property in the name of celebration, stressing that they should understand that they have no other place than Zamfara State.
He also called on the incoming administration to work hard to restore peace to the state and expressed the government’s gratitude for the commitment and hard work and resilience of the people of their dear state
