Bello Matawalle
Governor, Zamfara State · 2019–2023
PDP From Zamfara
Governor of Zamfara State from 2019 to 2023 and Minister of State for Defence since 2023.
Record in office
A timeline of documented achievements and major decisions, each with its source.
Governor, Zamfara State
29 May 2019 – 29 May 2023 · PDP · Lost re-election
The Supreme Court voided all APC wins in Zamfara in 2019 because the party held no valid primaries, handing the PDP every seat. Moved to the APC in 2021.
No documented achievements added for this term yet.
Preceded by
Abdul'aziz Yari
Succeeded byDauda Lawal 
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