The Zamfara State chapter of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has criticised Sani Abdullahi Shinkafi, asserting that he is desperate for relevance over his comments on insecurity.
The party also praised President Bola Tinubu for his efforts in combating insecurity.
In a statement signed by its publicity secretary, Yusuf Idris Gusau, the party stated that Shinkafi is driven by envy, frustration, and meddling.
The APC noted that in 2019, Shinkafi received support from former Governor Bello Mohammed Matawalle, who provided him with political shelter after he lost his standing in the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA).
“Since 2019, when Bello Mohammed Matawalle became governor of Zamfara State, Shinkafi, who had lost everything in APGA and was desperately seeking a new platform, found refuge in Matawalle’s accommodating government. Even when he claimed to have brought his APGA supporters to Matawalle, those supporters eventually left him to follow Matawalle.”
The party pointed out that instead of showing gratitude to former Governor Matawalle, who offered him support, Shinkafi is seizing every opportunity to disparage the former governor in a bid to gain favour with the PDP administration in the state.
“Having lost everything, Sani Shinkafi retreated to Zamfara, seeking acceptance from the PDP governor, all while claiming to be a member of the APC.
In trying to manipulate the government into favouring him, he believes that causing trouble for the former governor and now Minister of State for Defence, Matawalle, is the best approach, as this targets Governor Dauda Lawal, who perceives Matawalle as a threat.”
The party further asserted that Shinkafi’s claim that Kabiru Marafa was forced out of the APC is a deliberate attempt to distort the truth, as Marafa, who was unable to secure any appointment, left of his own accord.
It insisted that there is no division within its ranks, asserting that the APC has never been more united in Zamfara than it is now, thanks to the unwavering commitment of the trio of Minister Matawalle, Senator Abdul’aziz Yari, Senator Yarima Bakura, and former Governor Mamuda Shinkafi, among others.
“The party calls on Sani Abdullahi Shinkafi to amend his ways or face the consequences of his actions, as we are aware of his connections with the PDP in the state,” the APC said.
