US EditionNigeria: Tinubu Welcomes Lawal to APC, Vows to Tackle Zamfara Insecurity
Governor Dauda Lawal's defection to APC aims to boost development and security with full federal support, uniting Zamfara's political landscape under the ruling party.
- On Tuesday in Gusau, Vice President Kashim Shettima formally received Governor Dauda Lawal into the All Progressives Congress on behalf of President Bola Tinubu, marking a significant political shift for Zamfara State.
- Lawal, previously elected under the People's Democratic Party , cited unresolved crises within the opposition party as his reason for defecting to the ruling APC.
- Accompanied by Deputy Senate President Jibrin Barau and Speaker Tajudeen Abbas, party leaders welcomed the governor at the Gusau International Trade Fair, with former governors including Minister of State Defence Bello Matawalle pledging support.
- Addressing the crowd, Shettima emphasized federal commitment to security, stating, "Let me emphasise the federal government's commitment to restoring law and order in all parts of the region."
- APC leaders expressed confidence in the party's victory during the 2027 general elections, noting that Lawal's alignment strengthens coordination efforts to combat regional insecurity and advance state development.
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Insecurity will end soon - Shettima assures as Lawal joins APC in Zamfara
Vice President, Kashim Shettima has expressed confidence that Nigeria will soon overcome its security challenges, assuring citizens that the Federal Government is working hard to restore peace across the country. Shettima made the statement on Tuesday in Gusau, the Zamfara State capital, during a ceremony where he formally received Governor Dauda Lawal and his supporters into the All Progressives Congress (APC) on behalf of President Bola Ahmed …
Nigeria: Tinubu Welcomes Lawal to APC, Vows to Tackle Zamfara Insecurity
President Bola Tinubu has formally received Gov. Dauda Lawal into the APC and assured the people of Zamfara and the North West Region of renewed measures to end insecurity and banditry in the region.
Shettima, 10 govs, Yilwatda, Matawalle, others welcome Zamfara gov to APC
Three former governors of Zamfara State, including Abdulaziz Yari, Muhammad Bello Matawalle, and Mahmuda Shinkafi, attended the event. The post Shettima, 10 govs, Yilwatda, Matawalle, others welcome Zamfara gov to APC appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Zamfara 2027: Northern APC Peace Agenda applauds Matawalle, Dauda Lawal's reconciliation - THE AUTHORITY NEWS
…commends Matawalle’s large heart, love for President Tinubu’s success above personal interest The Northern APC Peace Agenda has commended the political reconciliation between Zamfara State governor, Dauda Lawal, and his predecessor, Bello Matawalle, describing their alliance under the All Progressives Congress (APC) as a stabilising development ahead of the 2027...
Matawalle rules out 2027 Zamfara guber bid, backs Dauda Lawal’s re-election
Bello Matawalle, former governor of Zamfara, says he will not contest the 2027 governorship election in the state. Matawalle, the minister of state for defence, noted that he will support the re-election of Dauda Lawal. He made the declaration on Tuesday in Gusau, the state capital, during the official reception of Governor Lawal into the All Progressives Congress (APC). On March 9, Lawal, who succeeded Matawalle as governor, resigned from…
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