
From Hussaini Yero
The former Governor of Zamfara State and current Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Matawalle received 85 unsuccessful cleared APC House of Assembly aspirants from Zamfara at his residence in Gusau, where he urged them to remain united, steadfast, and committed to the growth and success of the party.
The aspirants, who were not cleared by the party’s screening committee, paid a courtesy visit to the Minister and reaffirmed their loyalty to the APC and their readiness to continue supporting the party despite the outcome of the screening process.
Speaking during the meeting, Bello Matawalle assured the aspirants that the APC NWC were currently reviewing all their petitions and urged them to remain calm as the process is still ongoing because the days activities have not ended, added that APC remains a party built on fairness, justice, and equal opportunities for all members at every level.
The delegation was led by Hon. Sulaiman Shu’aibu Shinkafi, an aspirant for the Zamfara State House of Assembly representing Shinkafi Constituency, who expressed appreciation for the Minister’s open door policy, leadership, and fatherly role in strengthening unity within the party.
Declaring their unflinching support for President Tinubu and Governor Dauda Lawal ahead of the 2027 presidential election, they assured that their grievances would not stop them from supporting the re-election bid of the President Tinubu and Governor Dauda in 2027.
He reaffirmed the commitment of the aspirants to the ideals and vision of the APC, while pledging their continued support towards the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Dauda Lawal in 2027.
Matawalle further stated that the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will continue to intensify efforts aimed at improving security across the country.
Matawalle expressed delight at the unity, maturity, and determination displayed by the aspirants, noting that their collective resolve to work for the success of the APC in 2027 was commendable and inspiring.



