The Minister of State for Defence and former Zamfara State Governor, Bello Matawalle, has welcomed Governor Dauda Lawal to the All Progressives Congress.
On Monday, the governor, represented by the deputy governor and cabinet members, defected to the APC, with a public display of APC flags at the Government House.
In a statement on X, Matawalle said, “Today marks a historic moment in the political history of our state and our dear nation as we welcome a friend and brother, the Executive Governor of Zamfara State, His Excellency, Dauda Lawal, into our great party, the APC.
“Zamfara State now needs the collective commitment of all of us to confront and address our challenges, especially insecurity, while working together to deliver the realisation of the Renewed Hope agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
“Governor Dauda is now part of a progressive family. Therefore, we warmly welcome him into this fold so that we can support him and work together with all our strengths to ensure a more secure, safe, and prosperous Zamfara State.”
He called for unity and determination to ensure victory for the party in 2027. “To all members of our great party, we must now unite with renewed determination to ensure victory for our party in the 2027 elections.
“As a true progressive, I will support His Excellency, Dauda Lawal, in pursuing our collective vision for a more secure and prosperous Zamfara State,” he said.
