Matawalle Welcomes Lawal to APC, Aims for Unity in Zamfara

On a significant political occasion, Bello Matawalle, the Governor of Zamfara State, welcomed Dauda Lawal, the state's governor, to the All Progressives Congress (APC) following Lawal's reported defection from the ruling party. This event took place on a Monday, with Matawalle sharing a statement on his X account, highlighting the importance of this development in the political history of both the state and the country.

He described Lawal's move to the APC as a moment that would strengthen collective efforts to address the challenges facing Zamfara, particularly insecurity. Matawalle expressed that this development would help advance the renewed hope agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

He called for party unity among members as they prepare for the 2027 Nigerian general elections, expressing confidence that the APC would work together to achieve victory and support Governor Dauda Lawal in pursuing a collective vision for a secure and prosperous Zamfara State.