Zamfara State governor, Bello Matawalle, has said he was weary of being governor of the state due to the incessant killings and kidnappings by terrorists.
The governor stated this during an interview with German DW Hausa programme on Tuesday, while reacting to his defeat at the polls, said, “For a very long time, I got fed up with the power, due to what was happening in the State. I tried my best to address the security situation, but it was beyond my powers; only God can end it”.
Matawalle, who sought re-election under the ruling All Progressives Congress, (APC), lost to the candidate of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP), Dauda Lawal.
However, while reacting to his defeat, Matawalle said he felt fulfilled to have served the State for four years.
“The election has been concluded, and everyone saw what happened in Zamfara, but as a Muslim, I can only give gratitude to God for the outcome.
He said, “I’m not bothered at all about losing the election. When God gave me the power, a lot of people never thought I would become the governor of the state, and God gave it to me. And if he chooses to take it back, I can’t question him. God has destined that I will serve one term, and I am fulfilled with that.
Gov. Matawalle, who claimed that the military had deployed over 300 trucks to the State, said he got heads up on the plot to “deal” with him and some other governors who challenged the naira redesign policy of the federal government.
He also said challenging the outcome of the results is the discretion of the party not his.
