Gov’ship Poll: Gov Matawalle accepts defeat, seeks forgiveness
The Governor of Zamfara State, Bello Mohammed has accepted defeat in the March 18 governorship election in the state.
The Governor was floored by Alhaji Dauda Lawal Dare, the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Alhaji Dauda Lawal Dare.
In an audio message which has gone viral on social media, the Governor said he and his loyalists need to accept the decision of God as only Him decides everything.
He said, “We have achieved the political reconciliation and this paved way for peaceful campaign rallies and healthy political activities in the state.
“If I have knowingly or unknowingly offended or hurt the feeling of anyone, I seek his or her forgiveness. I’m a human being like anyone and only Almighty Allah’s deeds or actions are error-free.
“I’m also using this medium to appeal for calm and sympathise with those who have lost their property in the name of celebration. We should understand that we have no other place than Zamfara state.
“We are also calling on the incoming administration to work hard to restore peace to the state. We are grateful for the commitment and hard work and resilience of the people of our dear state.”
