Motives Behind  Media Campaign Against  Matawalle-Anthony Wonah

By Sumaila Habib ( Public Analyst)

According to security analyst Col. Anthony Wonah (rtd), one reason for the media campaign against Minister of state for defence Dr Bello Matawalle  is allegedly the neutralization of a bandit Halilu Sububu. suspected to be a close ally to Governor Lawal,

Col. Anthony Wonah (rtd), alleges that one of the reasons why Zamfara State governor Dauda Lawal embarked on media campaign against the Federal government and his predecessor, the current Minister of State for Defence Bello Mohammed Matawalle could be traced to the fact that Matawalle neutralized his loyal ally; Halilu Sububu who is alleged to have died with the governor’ treasure at his disposal.

Col. Anthony Wonah further alleges that: “In my opinion, one among the reasons why Zamfara governor Dauda Lawal is attacking Matawalle is because of the neutralization of some bandits kingpins terrorising the northwestern region especially Halilu Sububu who is believed to be Dauda Lawal’s right hand man in gold mining business, which I think happened to die with Mr, Dauda untraceable fortunes, that’s number one.

According to Wonah the governor has left the development of Zamfara State unattended to, instead he has directed his energy in tarnishing the image of Matawalle before the Federal Government and his admirers because of his popularity.

In Col. Anthony words: “Dauda Lawal’s style of governance is quite different from other sitting governors, looking at the way he abandoned his expected responsibilities as a governor, to embark on blame games to cover up his weakness, adding that, “Dauda Lawal should have known that any government must inherit assets and liabilities.

He challenged the governor to of his hands  are clean regarding the issue of terrorism and banditry,  explain to Nigerians the motive behind the already leaked memo where according to him ,some bandit kingpins were captured as beneficiaries of hundreds of Millions of Naira including late, bandits kingpin Halilu Sububu, and the reshufflement of Treasury Staffs after the memo was leaked.

He notes that many questions relating to acts of terrorism, banditry and corruption hanging on the neck of Governor Lawal needs explanation. Until he is able to provide answers these questions, he should face governance and leave Matawalle alone.

Sumaila Habib
Public Analyst
28/9/24