Governor Bello Matawalle has denied the rumor making round the public that, he has travelled to the United States because of his family matters.
The Governor who spoke to Voice of America Hausa service while in New York said, they have been spreading rumors that he has gone to the Atlanta where his wife is residing.
He explained that contrary to the insinuations by the oppositions, he is currently in New York City together with the Presidential entourage meeting stakeholders and investors.
He accused some enemies of state as those responsible for fueling the fake news, noting that as a Governor if he continues to listen to such diversionary remarks he may not deliver for the people.
“Because I am a Governor, I should remain in Zamfara and refused to move to secure more opportunities for the state? Sokoto State Governor has come to New York, his counterparts from Ekiti, Niger, Plateau and many others have come so because I am scared of criticisms I should not come to New York?”.
He accused some invisible hands for financing other people to be spreading such fake news against him.
He added that since his arrival, he has been meeting with partners trying to see how they can come to the state and invest noting that, soonest they are going to meet with the UN Deputy Secretary General to discuss further opportunities for the state.
He added that some investors had already demonstrated interest in coming to Zamfara to invest in solid minerals and alternative energy.
