Zamfara Grand Reception Vice President Shettima Welcomes Governor Lawal Into APC, Assures End To Insecurity
Zamfara Grand Reception Vice President Shettima Welcomes Governor Lawal into APC, Assures End to Insecurity
In a high‑profile political event on Tuesday, Kashim Shettima formally received Dauda Lawal and thousands of his supporters into the All Progressives Congress (APC) during a grand reception held at the Trade Fair Complex in Gusau, Zamfara State. The Vice President represented President Bola Tinubu and underscored a unified push toward peace, security, and political consolidation in the state ahead of future elections. Vice President Shettima declared that the end to insecurity in Zamfara and across Nigeria is in sight, attributing credit to the sustained efforts of the Tinubu administration to safeguard lives and properties. He prayed for continued unity, progress, and peaceful coexistence, and stressed that Governor Lawal’s induction into the ruling party will strengthen collaborative efforts to tackle the security challenges that have long plagued the state.
Shettima also asserted that opposition parties, including the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and others, are unlikely to thrive in Zamfara, given that major political actors are now aligned within the APC’s fold. The event attracted significant political backing. Present were national and state APC leaders, including governors from across the country, the Deputy Senate President, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the APC National Chairman, Professor Nentawe Yilwatda.
The group welcomed Governor Lawal into the APC fold while promising robust support for the state’s development agenda and enhanced cooperation with the federal government to tackle security and economic challenges.
- Deputy Senate President Jibrin Barau emphasized that the federal government and APC lawmakers fully support Governor Lawal’s defection and pledged collaboration to address the state’s challenges.
- Speaker of the House of Representatives Tajudeen Abbas described the governor’s move as a historic milestone, asserting that Zamfara had returned to the progressive fold under APC leadership.
- Chairman of the Progressive Governors Forum, Governor Hope Uzodimma, noted that the APC is a “moving train” and reaffirmed collective backing for Governor Lawal’s leadership and development initiatives in the state.
In his remarks, Governor Lawal acknowledged the warm reception and conveyed his commitment to inclusive governance and sustained progress for the people of Zamfara State. He thanked stakeholders for their support during his transition into the APC and pledged to work diligently to further social and economic development. Security remains a critical issue in Zamfara a state long affected by banditry, kidnappings, and communal violence. The Vice President’s assurances that the federal government is intensifying efforts to address insecurity reflect broader policy priorities under the Tinubu presidency, which emphasizes stability, unity, and socioeconomic reforms
The event signals a strategic consolidation of political power in Zamfara ahead of the 2027 general elections, with APC leaders positioning the party for strengthened influence in the region. The enhanced collaboration between the state and federal leadership is expected to shape the political landscape and security responses in the months leading up to national polls.
Governor Lawal, originally elected under the PDP in 2023, has become a key political force in Zamfara’s evolving party dynamics following his decision to join the APC, a major shift ahead of upcoming electoral cycles.
