Tobias Sylvester
Zamfara State Governor, Bello Matawalle has sparked outrage among Nigerians after he distributed over 260 expensive cars to traditional rulers in the state.
Bello Matawalle Buy Cars For Zamfara Monarchs
The governor, who also commissioned an “ultra-modern headquarters” of the state council of Ulama, distributed 17 brand new Cadillac 2019 Model for 17 Emirs in the state, and Hyundai cars for 13 Senior District Heads and 230 District Heads.
The distribution of cars and the inauguration of the project was performed by Sa’ad Abubakar, the Sultan of Sokoto, at the government house in Gusau, on Wednesday.
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”.
He said, “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.
“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.
“We are currently rehabilitating and reconstructing some of the palaces of our emirs across the state. Some of these projects would soon be completed.”
Commenting on the gesture, the sultan expressed his gratitude to Matawalle for his concern for the welfare of “the two important institutions which still remain the thread that holds our society together”.
He urged beneficiaries of the gesture to continue to support the Zamfara government by rendering their best in ending the challenges facing the people.
Meanwhile, some Nigerians have taken to social media to express their anger over the “waste of public” funds by the governor who they accuse of not taking the well-being of the masses seriously.
Below are some of the reactions on Twitter:
https://twitter.com/AnkaAbdulkabir/status/1512015777674768384?s=20&t=spFjIMClhh8QPNu6novAbQ
Zamfara State Govt haven't paid WAEC/NECO fees yet, but they bought luxury cars for its traditional rulers, not to even talk of the State University. It's obvious the government doesn't value education, despite the high rate of illiteracy in the State. Misplaced priorities.🤦 pic.twitter.com/8cGk4oNBeb
— My Deen My Swag 💫 (@AM_Saleeeem) April 6, 2022
The money Gov @Bellomatawalle1 used in buying this exotic cars to traditional rulers, is enough to renovate all government schools in Zamfara.
A school in Zamfara 🆚 Priority of the Govt. pic.twitter.com/VZ39xevyVe— My Deen My Swag 💫 (@AM_Saleeeem) April 6, 2022
Zamfara emirs get brand new Cadillac SUVs as Gov. Matawalle buys 260 cars for traditional rulers for ‘maintaining peace..
Me ..I think Zamfara State needs drones and other surveillance equipments than traditional rulers being “equipped” with luxurious sedans and SUVs !!! pic.twitter.com/Izi6k63Swc
— Somolutogetherness (@Shomolutogethe1) April 7, 2022
Zamfara state has more security crises than Oyo state, but Seyi Makinde bought 100 vehicles for Amotekun to fight insecurity
While
Bello Matawalle distributed 260 SUVs to traditional rulers.
The problem of the North is the Northerns pic.twitter.com/3WdNEZt5JR— Amb. Ayodeji🎬 (@a_aadedeji) April 7, 2022
My sister! This is wickedness problem. I'm not a supporter of any of them, but the truth be told. Seyi Makinde bought fleet of cars last week for Amotekun to fight insecurity. This is what Matawalle deemed fit to do with his security vote despite high insecurity in his state😡😡
— Health is wealth is Yusfully Obidient (@AdenikeAwe1) April 7, 2022
https://twitter.com/LagosEyeNews2/status/1511981271014064134?s=20&t=spFjIMClhh8QPNu6novAbQ
What Matawalle is doing in Zamfara is really not wasting of resources.He is flaunting the bloody robbery of the people's goldmines that is actually the cause of the war in that zone.Until Zamfarans rise and say No More, the killer rogues will keep exploiting!
Sowore For President— Kunle Wizeman Ajayi (@AjayiWizeman) April 7, 2022
https://twitter.com/Dan__Maliki/status/1511976481395728387?s=20&t=spFjIMClhh8QPNu6novAbQ
Achievements of Gov. Matawalle:
On assumption of office he sent students of Zamfara for Qur'anic studies. Millions of Naira were budgeted for that.
His 2nd achievement is what you are reading now buying 250 or 260 exotic cars for his uneducated traditional rulers…/1 https://t.co/4NKvXXhWd6
— #NigeriaMustBeFree#(CryBelovedCountry) (@aelinwa) April 7, 2022
Number of internally displaced people is increasing daily in Zamfara; hunger, illiteracy, poverty and insecurity are the order of the day yet Gov. Matawalle buys Cadillac, Expensive Cars for Zamfara Monarchs. How much is Zamfara IGR? How is the Security Vote spent in the state?
— FS Yusuf (@FS_Yusuf_) April 7, 2022
I wonder if Gov. Matawalle would have done this if the money (allocated) were to be from his personal sweat.
While ASUU Strike lingers, unemployment rate on d increase, economy collapsing day/day, this is d best development a SG cud come up with, at a time like this.
Not funny!
— Taiwo Sunday Timothy (@SundayTaiwo_TST) April 7, 2022
He (Matawalle) bought 30 Cadillacs and another 230 for those chiefs.
Money that can be used to procure ammunition for security to combat terrorism— Joe June ❤️ WELL3 (@JoeJune8) April 7, 2022
He (Matawalle) bought 30 Cadillacs and another 230 for those chiefs.
Money that can be used to procure ammunition for security to combat terrorism— Joe June ❤️ WELL3 (@JoeJune8) April 7, 2022
Bello Matawalle, may you not fade away like car models. In your State if some public schools doesn't have seats, some works were not paid salaries, public health centers were without drugs but you rather chose to buy cars for popularity. Nature will not forgive you on earth
— Ogwuimeri (@NwankwoFred5) April 6, 2022
Who's Matawalle of Zamfara state? So Zamfara government has so much money to buy 260 cars for Monarch's in the state? Has he fortified his communities with vehicles, equipments and tools to fight banditry and insecurity in general? 2023 elections investment? #GiveUsPeterObi pic.twitter.com/NEuIq7NhjW
— Sharon™️ The Algorithm (@Sharonimouks) April 6, 2022
Gov of Zamfara where there are multiple unending disaster about security, economy etc is available using pubic fund to buy these vehicles for useless wasted people in the same State.
I wish FG can hold back any FG assistance in terms of Military equipment & the likes.
SHAME! pic.twitter.com/rv7xXGv9s1
— Taiwo_Ajakaye (@dmightyangel) April 7, 2022
One can't be out of words after seeing this. It shows this ineptitude being always focus on misplaced priorities esp in a state suffering insecurity. Millions of Naira spent on luxury for Traditional rulers while citizens die of hunger & are killed by bandits in Zamfara. Tir https://t.co/z4FEBukKcy
— Jikan Titi ®♡ (@Dants_xie) April 7, 2022
Zamfara State Governor Matawalle needs help. borrowing & buying nonsense while the people leave in abject poverty
The emirs will then in return make sure that the governor win their respective polling unit then ward,up to the LG areas. that is how supreme court governor behaves.
— Shehu Zubair (@shazy____) April 7, 2022
KanyiDaily had recently reported how 43 bodies were recovered and buried following a brutal attack by bandits who killed over 250 people in several communities in Zamfara State.
