Gov Lawal Reacts To Supreme Court Victory, Says We Must Join Hands To Rescue Zamfara

Governor Dauda Lawal has called on the opposition party in Zamfara State to collaborate with his administration on its rescue mission, emphasising that the Friday’s Supreme Court verdict on the State’s 2023 governorship election was a victory for the people of Zamfara.

LEADERSHIP reports that the apex court had set aside the decision of the Court of Appeal, Abuja Division, which declared the March 18, 2023 Zamfara State governorship election inconclusive.

Delivering the lead decision of the Supreme Court, Justice Emmanuel Agim described the judgement of the Court of Appeal as perverse and lacked evidential foundation.

However, reacting to the Supreme Court verdict on Friday, in a statement by his spokesperson, Sulaiman Bala Idris, Governor Lawal said that the apex court verdict reflected the people’s desire for positive development and progress.

According to him, working together was critical to achieving sustainable state development, saying the success of collective efforts depends on the active collaboration of all stakeholders.

“Let’s prioritise collaboration and work towards a better future for our state.

“I am thrilled to have received affirmation of my election by the Supreme Court today. This verdict will boost our morale in fulfilling campaign promises.

“Today’s victory is confirmation of the collective decision made by the people of Zamfara State during the governorship election held in March last year. This victory is for all the people of Zamfara State.

“By my campaign manifesto, which serves as a guide for our rescue mission, my administration has taken swift action to liberate Zamfara from the shackles of poor governance.

“I am urging all people of Zamfara, including opposition parties, to unite and work together to rebuild and restore the state.

“My administration is on a mission to rebuild the state, and the Supreme Court’s decision is a victory for the people who trusted me,” the statement said.