The All Progressives Congress (APC) in the North West zone has issued a challenge to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Zamfara State regarding allegations made against the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle.

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The APC has demanded evidence to support these allegations, warning that failure to provide such evidence will result in legal action being taken against the accusers.

During a press conference in Kaduna, the APC North West Zonal Publicity Secretary, Musa Mada, emphasized the importance of constructive criticism in politics while cautioning against slanderous attacks that undermine freedom of speech.

Mada accused the PDP-led government in Zamfara of engaging in character assassination against Matawalle, the former governor of the state.

The APC firmly stated that the serious allegations against Matawalle cannot be ignored and called for the accusers to either substantiate their claims or issue a public apology to the minister.

The party expressed suspicion that the slanderous propaganda may have been sponsored by individuals associated with the PDP government in Zamfara State and vowed to gather necessary evidence for legal action if no action is taken by the sponsors of the fake news.

The APC condemned the habit of tarnishing the image of its leaders through baseless allegations, emphasizing that such actions undermine the integrity of the party and its members.