By Khalifa Ja'afar

Senator Kabiru Garba Marafa has, so far, been the greatest revolutionary politician Zamfara has ever produced in the history of politics. His great success against the former Zamfara State Governor, Abdulaziz Yari, was the war titled "operation retire them" as against Yari's "operation no nonsense" which ended at the Supreme Court, Abuja, with the painful and shameful defeat. The victory, as we have just started witnessing, has has far reaching effects in the history of Zamfara politics and beyond. Quensequently, it may be assumed like the fall of the fort of Bastille in the hands of the French revolutionaries of the 17th Century. Zamfara State gains its first and decisive victory over imperialism. Yari's defeat, believe me, signaled the fall of the Yarimawa's Political Empire. According to Ngugi watiyango "Wherever injustice become a duty then the resistance must become a law".

Supposedly, with the fall of the uncalled Empire, their political predators and activities have been put to uncertainty in the State. Thus, heralded complete victory and give an avenue for competent and purposeful people in occupying the beautiful train, in the State, to the promised land. Zamfara has now become a PDP State steering its affairs by a competent and talented Governor, Honourable Bello Matawalle Muhammad (Matawallen Maradun). Seemingly, he begins his reign well despite the whopping sum of N251,952,849,482 (Two hundred and fifty one billion, nine hundred and fifty one million, eight hundred and forty nine thousand, four hundred and eighty two naira) left behind by Ex-Governor Yari as inherited liability upon his administration.

Did you think Yari could forget and, therefore, forgive the defeat and humiliation he received at the Appeal Court, Sokoto, and Supreme Court, Abuja, for the fact that he was punished with the shocking of "set aside" and deadly "dismissed" judgements? Never! According to Yari in his speech released in the video clip on the day of Eid-el-fitr, 4th June, 2019 where he, in the puzzle manner, threatened to deal with anyone who helped in overthrowing his club. In his slavery mentality and mind-numbing, he advanced towards lesser hajj (umrah) to curse and pray against the ones he termed opponents before the Ka'abah.

A great deal of nemesis can be smelled and perceived when Governor Yari ignorantly ignores the prayers that will be answered; not knowing, must be accompanied with purity, eeman and zero tolerance of corruption in all activities. Prophet Muhammad (s.a.w) mentioned in the habit that; "(the case) of a man who, having journeyed far, was dishevelled and dusty, and who spread out his hands to the Sky saying 'O Lord!; while his food was haram, his drink was haram, his clothing was haram, and he has been nourished with haram, so how on earth should he be answered?" (Muslim).

Despite the fact that Yari is one of the most corrupts and heartless Governor in the history of Nigeria, who is always found, red handed, when stealing, corruption and bribery is involved. Any leadership or business where, overtly or covertly, the gains come from the tears or blood of the masses is certainly a gruesome one. He spent all his eight solid years of leadership fighting the people of the State in the process of securing his looting, stealing and, above all, embezzlement agenda forgetting the adage; thus: "99 days for the thief, 1 day for the owner. However, if Yari's store was full of gold and money even if overflowing, nemesis must one day catch up with him when he least expected. Karma is, indeed, a Bitch.

According to the African philosopher, Joseph. I. Omoregbe in his "theory of moral life" stated "we all come to this world with nothing and we shall leave it with nothing, no matter how rich we are; it is better to be poor and morally clean than to be rich and morally filth. For moral integrity is a higher value than money and material wealth; if the devil offers you money and you follow him, you are short-sighted, shallow-minded and foolish for you are doing yourself a great harm and disservice. If morality offers you money and you follow it by plunging yourself into fraudulence, stealing, corruption, embezzlement, bribery et cetera, you are also short-sighted and sooner or later, you will pay for it and reap what you have sown, according to the law of natural justice. Those who throw to the wing as soon as money is involved and sold their moral integrity in exchange, are foolish. The moral law is the law of nature and, therefore, nobody could cheat and get away with it for nature will always have the last word. It is believed to be foolish if one enjoy today only to suffer tomorrow. Happiness comes from the moral integrity, clear conscience, peace of mind, selfless service and contentment.

The practice of any religion without commitment to moral way of life is an abomination before God. God says "These people honour me with their lips but their hearts are far from me". The worship they offer is worthless.

It is clear that Yari's eight years of leadership taught us nothing but nepotism and that is the seed of corruption, stealing and embezzlement. Nigeria will never prosper with the people like him at the helm of its affairs.

Finally, we call on to the State Governor, Honourable Bello Matawalle to ensure that everyone who played any role in the long-drawn scandal have their day in Court. We expect the EFCC to ensure diligent prosecution. We welcome and commend the Chairman of the Transition Committee, His Excellency Mallam ibrahim Wakkala Mohammad Liman, the man who believed to be the middle man and acted as fore front of Matawalle administration and this action is hopefully and expectedly ensure that everyone who may have benefitted from the N251,951,849,482 is brought to book.

Khalifa Ja'afar
S. M. O.
Public Relations Unit
Zamfara State UBE Board

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