I don’t want a second term if it will cause bloodshed – Zamfara governor

Governor Bello Matawalle of Zamfara State says he will be contented with only one term in office if the price for his second term is to lose innocent lives of his people.

Matawalle made this pronouncement on Friday at the opening of a one-day security meeting with traditional rulers, the council of Ulama and heads of security personnel in the state at the Government House Gusau.

He said, “I will be contented with a one term in office if the price is to lose innocent lives of our people before I could secure a second term.”

“No leadership is worth it when the price is the blood of innocent people,” he added.

Matawalle maintained that some politicians in the state were all out to ensure that the security arrangements put in place by his administration did not succeed just for their selfish interest.

He said, “With the recent happenings in the state where scores of attacks are carried out in some parts of the state, it is evident that the hands of bad politicians are at play.”

“The state government is doing all it can to maintain peace and order in the state, but some people are obviously more exited when they hear of attacks by bandits.

“In their bid to portray our administration as a failure, they do not care how many lives of our brothers and sisters are wasted.”

He however warned that he would not fold his arms to allow some disgruntled elements play politics with the security of the state.

“As for those who aid and abet insecurity in the state, I say enough is enough. We shall return your wickedness and heartlessness with the wrath you will never envisage,” the governor said.