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The main cause of the lingering crisis in Zamfara is largely dirty and petty politics by so-called political stalwarts who understand only their selfish interests. This is despite the fact that banditry predates the coming to power of Governor Bello Matawalle, and many of the elders and political bigwigs of the state were caught on record claiming to be looking for lasting solutions. General Gusau is a national figure who should be benefiting from his experience as a decorated military general, but has allowed his military instinct and razor-shap patriotism to be deadened by petty politics of bitterness and deceit. Former governor Attahiru Bafarawa has appointed himself as lords over the travails of the people of Zamfara, yet they have refused to stick with their troubles. They should steer clear of acts that distract Governor Matawalle from rescuing the state from total collapse.