ADC Demands Accountability from Zamfara Governor on N20bn Projects

The Zamfara chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), represented by State Chairman Kabiru Garba, has called on Governor Dauda Lawal to provide a comprehensive breakdown of the N20 billion worth of projects purportedly executed across the 14 Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Zamfara. This demand follows the governor's statement claiming significant public investment in these areas.

Garba stressed the importance of government accountability, stating that citizens have the right to know how public resources are utilized and the benefits derived from such expenditures. He urged the government to document and explain these investments clearly.

In response, Malam Nuhu Anka, the Director-General of Media and Communications for the Zamfara Government, defended the governor's claims, asserting that the N20 billion figure is accurate due to ongoing infrastructural projects in various sectors, including security, agriculture, and empowerment initiatives across the LGAs. Anka characterized the ADC's request for clarification as politically motivated.