Bello Matawalle, Minister of State for Defence, has declared his ambition to secure the re-election of President Bola Tinubu in the upcoming 2027 general elections. He made this statement while addressing supporters of the All Progressives Congress (APC) at his residence in Gusau, Zamfara State.
Matawalle emphasized the importance of party unity and called on APC members to bolster their efforts to ensure Tinubu’s re-election as well as the success of other APC candidates in the state. He praised the President’s initiatives in addressing insecurity, enhancing infrastructure, and fostering political unity, reaffirming his commitment to assist Tinubu in completing an eight-year term.
After fulfilling his duties as Minister of State for Defence, Matawalle stated that his next priority would be focused on facilitating Tinubu’s re-election campaign. He rejected allegations and fabricated narratives purportedly aimed at damaging his reputation, insisting that his goal remains to maintain harmony within the APC in Zamfara and to achieve electoral success at all levels.
Matawalle also responded to concerns regarding the President’s health, asserting that Tinubu is capable of continuing to lead the country effectively. He reassured residents of Zamfara that additional security personnel would be deployed along key highways to protect against banditry, particularly noting routes like the Talata Mafara-Gusau-Sokoto highway and others such as Gummi-Anka-Bukkuyum and Tsafe.
“We will deploy security forces along the Talata Mafara-Gusau-Sokoto highway to ensure the safe movement of commuters,” he stated, detailing the measures to enhance safety for travelers in the region.
Furthermore, Matawalle addressed the controversies surrounding the recent rerun elections in the Zamfara North Senatorial District. He dismissed claims of undermining his political standing and highlighted the importance of resolving political differences without resorting to violence.
During a recent meeting, Dr. Auwal Abdullahi, Director-General of the Tinubu Again Movement, urged APC supporters to intensify their mobilization for the President’s re-election in 2027, highlighting new welfare and empowerment programs aimed at engaging youth, women, and other community groups.
