Nigerians react as Matawalle distributes 260 ‘Brand New Cars’ to Zamfara traditional rulers

Nigerians have reacted on social media over the Zamfara State Governor, Bello Matawalle distributed 260 assorted cars to all the traditional rulers in the state.

On Wednesday, Governor Matawalle distributed 260 brand new cars to all emirs in Zamfara state and also reconstructed palaces for emirs in the state.

The distribution was performed by the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar at the Government House in Gusau.

Governor Matawalle said the gesture was done in recognition of the status of the traditional institutions as the custodians of our religion and culture and vehicle of cohesion and peace in our societies.

“It is in view of the high esteem with which my administration regards our traditional leaders and institutions that we decided to procure brand new cars, Cadillac 2019 Model, for 17 Emirs, 13 Senior District Heads and 230 District Heads across the State”, the Governor said.

Governor Matawalle assured that his administration will continue to work with traditional and religious leaders to ensure lasting peace and harmony in the state.

“I would like to assure you that my administration will continue to work in line with the mission of uplifting the dignity and sanctity of our traditional institutions through all possible means,” he said.

“We are currently rehabilitating and reconstructing some of the palaces of our emirs across the State. Some of these projects would soon be completed.”

The governor said he also made the gesture to recognise the status of traditional institutions as custodians of religion and culture and vehicles of cohesion and peace.

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Mr Matawalle explained that his administration had never taken critical decisions regarding issues of public concern without due consultation with the rulers.

“We rely on you for feedback regarding the impact of our policies as they affect the general public,” explained the Zamfara governor. “We always sit together with you to evaluate our policies and debate new options and strategies toward achieving the common objective of building a new Zamfara. This, we shall continue all the time, by the grace of God.”

Mr Matawalle added that his government was also rehabilitating and reconstructing some of the emirs’ palaces, noting that some of the projects would soon be completed.

The governor appreciated the Sultan for attending the flag-off and the inauguration of the State Council of Ulama’s secretariat.

But Nigerians have reacted bitterly to governor Matawalle who gifted brand new cars to the emirs.

@Lydia Valch, “Thank you South-South crude oil for helping out Northern Extravagant lifestyle”.

@Paul Edrah Ajoma, “This is why our traditional institutions can never speak up against bad governance. They are trado political rulers”.

@Agi Nelsonwest, “This can only happen in a country like Nigeria. May God help our Nation”.

@Samuel F. Olajide, “Same old things with an old mentality. Nigeria is backward ever but I and my family will forever move forward”.

@Isaac Ezele, This is all about the forthcoming election in 2023. But the governor-Matawalle has already failed. He is an ingrate and already out. APC will never give him a ticket. The forces in APC and PDP against him are too overwhelming. Even if he dashed the traditional rulers 10 cars each, he is gone forever and for good”.

@Nizam Mustapha, “Just imagine the mentality of our politicians. This is a state that is one of the poorest in the country, with much insecurity. To them, the masses are only important when it comes to election time”.

@Raymond Vincent, “News like this should provoke the nation to protest and even revolution. But no it won’t. All we come hear to do is to talk nonsense without actions. May God help us”

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