Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has described the Appeal Court’s verdict as a temporary setback for his administration.
The court’s three-judge panel declared the Zamfara State governorship election inconclusive on Thursday, ordering a rerun in three local government areas: Maradun, Birnin-Magaji, and Bukkuyum.
A statement released on Friday by the governor’s spokesman, Sulaiman Bala Idris, insisted that Governor Lawal was elected due to dissatisfaction with the state’s prevailing conditions.
According to the statement, the outcome of the governorship election on March 18 accurately reflected the people’s desire for a shift towards positive development and progress.
Governor Lawal remarked, “The ruling by the Appeal Court is a temporary setback. However, I remain optimistic that the collective decision of the people will ultimately prevail,” the statement added.
“We will emerge victorious. Our unwavering determination and steadfast commitments 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 State to remain calm. Our legal team is thoroughly reviewing the verdict. We will follow through with the necessary actions to achieve a just outcome.”
