Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal was welcomed to the All Progressives Congress (APC) by Minister of State for Defense Bello Matawalle.
On Monday, Lawal allegedly switched to the ruling party, which was represented by the deputy governor and state executive council members. APC flags were on display at Government House.
Matawalle called the development a pivotal point in the state’s and the nation’s political history in a statement posted on his X account.
He claimed that the governor’s decision to join the APC will improve teamwork in tackling the state’s problems, especially insecurity.
Matawalle claims that the development will also contribute to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s “Renewed Hope” agenda.
“As we welcome a friend and brother, His Excellency Dauda Lawal, the Executive Governor of Zamfara State, into our great party, the APC, today marks a historic moment in the political history of our state and our dear nation,” he declared.
Matawalle described Lawal’s defection as a political reunion and stated that politics should be viewed as a tool for fostering unity rather than separation.
In addition, he expressed optimism that the party would cooperate to win the 2027 Nigerian general elections and urged party members to come together.
He declared, “As a progressive, I will support Governor Dauda Lawal in pursuing our shared vision for a more prosperous and secure Zamfara State.”
