Zamfara: Gov Lawal sues for calm over Appeal Court judgment
By Matthew Atungwu
Zamfara Governor, Dauda Lawal, has urged the people of the state to maintain composure and abide by the law, following the ruling of the Appeal Court on his gubernatorial election.
The Zamfara governorship election on March 18 was ruled inconclusive by the Appeal Court, which met in Abuja on Thursday.
A rerun in the three local government areas of Maradun, Bukkuyum, and Birnin-Magaji was mandated by the court.
In a statement made in Gusau, Lawal, through his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Sulaiman Idris, referred to the decision as a temporary setback.
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“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,” the Governor said.
He said that the results of the March 18 governorship race reflected the desire of the populace for a change in direction towards advancement and positive development.
“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.
“Though we faced numerous challenges on the road to victory in the last election, now we are fully committed to retain this widely acclaimed mandate.”
