From Sidi Ibrahim Kaulahi, in Gusau
The Zamfara State Integrity Group has in strong terms demanded that all sitting Governors including Governor Dauda Lawal that dumped their political parties under which they were elected for the ruling APC targeting to retain their seats by 2027 elections should face the consequences.
A statement signed by the Chairman of the group, Muhammad Sagir and made available to newsmen, insisted specifically that Governors who earlier used insecurity as political tool to win the 2023 elections should bear in mind that people’s votes will show them exit from government house over same reason.
The statement further said that “Furthermore, whatever any Governor does, if he fails to protect the lives and property of his people, he has failed woefully, and what he did is of no use.
“A single action that leads to protecting one innocent soul is better than all that he did for personal and political gain. A Governor who won the election on security-based campaign should also lose the election for such same security issue”, the group said.
It further warned the electorate in Zamfara State and the nation at large to rethink over giving their mandate to any Governor that uses public funds to enrich his supporters.
The group citied recent purchase and distribution of large number of vehicles and motorbikes for APC supporters by Governor Dauda Lawal ahead of 2027 general elections.
“The rule is simple and non-negotiable, public money should be utilized for public purposes and personal gifts should be made from personal funds. No Governor should use state public funds to buy cars or motorcycles for supporters. Governor Dauda Lawal must be held accountable for such an act, the treasury is not a political gift shop”.
