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Bello Matawalle

Governor of Zamfara State (29 May 2019 - 29 May 2023); Current Minister

Governor of Zamfara State (29 May 2019 - 29 May 2023); Current Minister

ZamfaraAPC57 yearsUsman Danfodio University, Sokoto (1990s)

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The Juice — 4 things Nigerians should know

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Previous Party Affiliations
PDP (2019-2021); APC (2021-present)
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Political Ideology
Conservative; pragmatic
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Family Background
Hausa-Fulani Muslim family from Maradun
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Key Accountability Finding
No criminal conviction. Defining moment: June 2021 defection from PDP to APC while serving as PDP-elected Governor; multiple lawsuits failed to remove him.

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Bello Matawalle

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About

Ideology: Conservative; pragmatic

Years in Public Office—

Offices Held2

Political PartyAPC

Current OfficeMinister of State for Defence

Age

57 years

Born

Jan 1, 1969

Place of Birth

Maradun, Zamfara State

Education

Usman Danfodio University, Sokoto (1990s)

Ethnicity

Hausa-Fulani

Religion

Islam

APC defection (June 2021)2021
Defected from PDP to APC alongside Deputy Governor; sparked political crisis [src:profiles:details:v1]
Banditry negotiation approach
Pursued controversial dialogue-based approach with bandits; mixed results [src:profiles:details:v1]