Tag: #ZamfaraPolitics

  • SMOOTH SAILING: ZAMFARA GOV PRAISES APC CONGRESSES, NEW LEADERS EMERGE

    SMOOTH SAILING: ZAMFARA GOV PRAISES APC CONGRESSES, NEW LEADERS EMERGE

    Gusau — Zamfara Governor Dauda Lawal has applauded the peaceful and orderly conduct of APC congresses across the state, describing the process as a major boost for party unity and grassroots strength. About 745 delegates from 147 wards across all 14 LGAs participated, producing new party executives through a consensus arrangement—an outcome the governor says…

  • 2027: MATAWALLE BACKS LAWAL, OFFERS TO BUY APC GOV FORM

    2027: MATAWALLE BACKS LAWAL, OFFERS TO BUY APC GOV FORM

    Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, has pledged to purchase the governorship nomination form for Zamfara Governor Dauda Lawal ahead of the 2027 elections. Speaking to APC supporters in Gusau, Matawalle said the move reflects unity among political leaders in the state under the All Progressives Congress (APC). He described himself, Lawal, and other…

  • BREAKING: ZAMFARA GOV. DAUDA LAWAL DUMPS PDP, JOINS APC

    BREAKING: ZAMFARA GOV. DAUDA LAWAL DUMPS PDP, JOINS APC

    In a major political shake-up, Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal has officially defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) after weeks of speculation. The announcement was made on Monday in Gusau by Nuhu Salihu-Anka, Director-General of Media and Communication in the governor’s office. According to the statement, Lawal’s decision…

  • REP ABUBAKAR GUMMI SACKED FOR DEFECTING TO APC

    REP ABUBAKAR GUMMI SACKED FOR DEFECTING TO APC

    In a major court ruling, the Federal High Court in Abuja has sacked Rep Abubakar Gummi, who represents Gummi/Bukkuyum Federal Constituency in Zamfara, for defecting from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Justice Obiora Egwuatu stopped the Speaker of the House from recognizing Gummi as the representative and ordered a…

  • INEC ASSURES FREE, FAIR BY-ELECTION IN ZAMFARA’S KAURA NAMODA-SOUTH

    INEC ASSURES FREE, FAIR BY-ELECTION IN ZAMFARA’S KAURA NAMODA-SOUTH

    INEC Zamfara guarantees a transparent and smooth bye-election on August 16 for the Kaura Namoda-South State Constituency, following the seat’s vacancy after the late Aminu Kasuwar-Daji’s death. Electoral materials have been distributed to all 109 polling units covering 59,488 registered voters, ensuring readiness across six registration areas. Eight political parties, including APC, PDP, and NNPP,…