Zamfara governor Dauda Lawal speaks on ‘declaring N9trn assets’

Zamfara state governor, Dauda Lawal, has refuted claims of failing to declare his cash, investment, and property assets amounting to N9 trillion.

The governor dismissed the allegations during an nterview with Radio France International (RFI) Hausa on Thursday.

He described the allegation as a baseless speculations fueled by individuals seeking to create mischief.

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He said, “Amin. I hope so and I pray that God gives me that kind of money. May God bless me with that kind of money to help my people.

“If I have that kind of money, all the challenges my people are battling, I would have used the money to solve the problems.

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“Now, this issue is a public statement and there are forms for whoever wants to confirm to come and do so.

“This is nothing but an allegation perpetrated by mischief makers, those who want to drag my name in the mud but I thank God, for this money they are alleging that I declared, I pray to God to give me such an amount of money so I can use it to help my people.”

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