Appeal Court verdict a temporary setback, says Zamfara Gov
By IBRAHIM KANOMA, Gusau
Governor of Zamfara State, Alhaji Dauda Lawal, has described the Court of Appeal’s verdict of Thursday as a temporary setback.
The DEFENDER reports that a three-judge appellate court panel had declared the Zamfara State governorship election of March 18, 2023 inconclusive, six months after.
The court ordered a rerun in three local government areas of Maradun, Birnin-Magaji and Bukkuyum.
In a statement on Friday by his Spokesperson, Sulaiman Bala Idris, Governor Lawal said that he was elected due to dissatisfaction with the status quo in Zamfara State.
According to him, the outcome of the governorship election on March 18 accurately represented the people’s yearning for a shift towards positive development and progress.
He said, “The ruling by the Appeal Court is a temporary setback. However, I remain optimistic that the collective decision of the people will ultimately prevail.
“We will emerge victorious. Our unwavering determination and steadfast commitment leave no room for doubt or fear.
“We faced numerous challenges on the road to victory in the last election. But let me assure our people that we are fully committed to going to great lengths to retain this widely acclaimed mandate.
“I want to call on the people of Zamfara to remain calm. Our legal team is thoroughly reviewing the verdict. We will follow through with the necessary actions to achieve a just outcome.”
