From Agaju Madugba, Katsina
Zamfara State chapter of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has criticized Ex-Governor Bello Matawalle for reportedly supporting the Federal Government’s suspension of Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State.
The PDP in a statement in Gusau on Wednesday by its Chairman, Jibo Magayaki Jamilu, described Fubara’s suspension as illegal.
The statement reads, “Bello Matawalle’s support for the illegal suspension of Governor Siminalayi Fubara is hardly surprising, given his track record of undermining democratic principles and human rights during his tenure as Governor of Zamfara State.
“His accusations against Fubara regarding the demolition of public buildings and disregard for the rule of law are hypocritical at best.
“Matawalle himself sacked democratically elected local government chairmen, recklessly demolished public buildings (Gusau Hotel, Farida Hospital), and ran the state unilaterally without holding Executive Council meetings throughout his tenure.
“He also illegally removed his deputy for not defecting with him to the All Progressives Congress.
“Such actions highlight his disregard for the very principles he now claims to uphold.
“The removal of elected officials under the pretext of emergency rule is unconstitutional and unacceptable, and Matawalle, with his history of similar violations, should be the last person to pass judgment on others.”