Matawalle, who is now Minister of State for Defence, accused the Independent National Electoral Commission of subverting his victory at the polls, for failure to include the results of some ward areas, which if added, will give him victory with a wide margin.

The All Progressives Congress in Zamfara State said the party is confident of victory at the tribunal having provided enough evidence at the court

Spokesperson of the party in Zamfara State, Yusuf Idris,who said the party is hoping to reclaim its stolen mandate, insisted that Matawalle was rigged out by some forces at the national level because of his involvement in the fight against the new naira notes design, and his support for the then-presidential candidate of the party, Bola Tinubu.

He called on members and supporters of the party to remain calm and be law-abiding before, during and after the court judgement.

Also, the acting Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party in Zamfara State, Mouktar Lugga said the party is confident that the tribunal will be just, and fair and the voice of the people will be heard.

He appealed to the people of the state to be patient and not to over-celebrate as they anticipate victory today.