NDC Chair Maikatako Accuses Gov Lawal of Security Failures

Alhaji Surajo Garba Maikatako, the chairman of the National Democratic Coalition (NDC) in Zamfara state, publicly accused Governor Dauda Lawal of betraying his 2023 campaign promise to end insecurity. In a statement issued in Gusau, Maikatako criticized the governor for failing to protect lives and property, labeling his administration's security record as a "pattern of failure." He expressed disappointment that despite the hope the people had when voting for Lawal, three years later, insecurity persists with ongoing killings, kidnappings, and ransom demands.

Maikatako extended condolences to families affected by recent attacks in various locations including Bukuyum, Gwashi, Maru, Dansadau, Bindi, and Kaura Namoda. He highlighted that major highways remain perilous, where residents are forced to pay illegal levies to bandits.

Maikatako emphasized that infrastructure achievements are meaningless if citizens cannot travel or live without fear.