Bello Matawalle, the current Minister of State for Defense and the former governor of Zamfara State, has reiterated his innocence about banditry in Nigeria, citing a religious pledge as evidence of his sincerity. In a recent interview, he said, “I am the only governor that has sworn by the Holy Quran that I have no hand or connections with banditry or that I’m not happy with what is happening.”CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>>
Matawalle emphasized the gravity of his oath, explaining, “I swore that if I’m part of it or collaborating, God should not give me a second of grace.” He then challenged other politicians, including Governor Dauda Lawal, to take the same oath, claiming none have accepted.
Matawalle’s invocation of the Holy Quran speaks to the deep cultural and religious weight such an oath carries in northern Nigeria, where many hold the Quran as the ultimate symbol of truth and accountability. By emphasizing his willingness to swear by it, Matawalle aims to strengthen his defense against the accusations, especially in a region where both Islam and honor play crucial roles in public perception.
In his words;
‘I am the only governor that has sworn by the Holy Quran that I have no hand or connections with banditry or I am not happy with what is happening”
“I swore with Holy Quran that if I’m happy with what’s happening or if I’m part of it or if I know those that are doing it or if I’m collaborating with them, I said God should not give me one second grace. I challenge all the politicians that they should swear to Holy Quran, none of them could take the oath. Including Dauda Lawal”CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>
