Zamfara 2027 Governor Lawal, 14 Other Candidates Sign Peace Accord

Zamfara 2027 Governor Lawal, 14 Other Candidates Sign Peace Accord Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State and 14 other governorship candidates have signed a peace accord ahead of the 2027 general elections, pledging to promote peaceful political activities and respect the electoral process. The agreement was signed at a Peace Accord and Election Security Summit organised by the Zamfara State Police Command in Gusau, the state capital, on Tuesday. The initiative was aimed at preventing electoral violence and ensuring peace and order before, during and after the 2027 elections. Candidates contesting governorship, National Assembly and State House of Assembly seats were invited to endorse the accord and commit themselves to peaceful participation in the electoral process. Speaking at the event, the Zamfara State Commissioner of Police, CP Ahmed Mohammed Bello Daga, urged political aspirants and party members to avoid actions capable of disrupting the elections. Daga warned that any candidate or political party member found violating electoral laws would be pursued and prosecuted in accordance with the law. He stressed the need for political actors to respect electoral guidelines and conduct their campaigns without resorting to violence or other unlawful practices. The police commissioner said maintaining peace throughout the electoral process was essential to creating an environment conducive to free and fair elections. The Deputy Commissioner of Police in Zamfara State, Kabir Abdul Randawa, assured political parties and residents that the command would provide adequate security for political activities across the state. He urged candidates and party supporters to shun intimidation, violence and other actions that could threaten public safety. Randawa also emphasised the importance of cooperation among political stakeholders and security agencies in preventing incidents that could undermine the electoral process. Governor Lawal, who is also a governorship contestant under the All Progressives Congress APC, signed the accord and called for peaceful, free and fair elections. The governor and other participating political stakeholders pledged to respect the electoral process and avoid conduct that could threaten peace and order. The signing represents part of efforts to build confidence among political parties and encourage responsible participation as preparations for the 2027 general elections gather momentum. The effectiveness of the agreement will depend on the willingness of candidates, political parties and their supporters to honour their commitments throughout the election period.