Zamfara Governor Dauda Lawal joins APC in a bold political move, earning praise from party leaders in the North-West
The All Progressives Congress (APC) Caucus in the North-West has welcomed Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State for joining the party, describing his decision as both bold and politically strategic.
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The move, according to party leaders, positions the governor for a promising future under the ruling party.
In a statement, Hon. Garba Datti Muhammad, APC National Vice Chairman for the North-West, noted that Governor Lawal has aligned himself with the progressives at the centre and is now in a party that safeguards the rights of both new and long-standing members.
Hon. Datti expressed particular satisfaction that the governor joined the APC with thousands of supporters and loyalists, describing the decision as “done in the best interest of the people of Zamfara State.”
The APC official highlighted the party’s achievements under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, noting that the North-West region has benefited significantly from the APC-led administration.
“No wonder, today, the entire seven states in the North-West are in the firm grip of the APC. From Kaduna to Kano to Katsina to Jigawa to Kebbi to Sokoto and now Zamfara, the APC enjoys massive support of the people,” he said.
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The statement added that the APC is “a home to all,” emphasising that the inclusion of forward-looking politicians like Governor Lawal is crucial to advancing the party’s vision for national development.
