By Abdullahi Alhassan
Zamfara, Nigeria, May 02, 2026(Series News Online)- A faction of the All Progressives Congress in Zamfara State, the Wanban Shinkafi Democratic Front, has declared support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Dauda Lawal to seek re-election in the 2027 general polls.
The endorsement was announced at a stakeholders’ meeting of the group held at Taula Arena in Gusau.
Addressing the gathering, the leader of the group, Dr Sani Abdullahi Shinkafi, said the decision to back both leaders was informed by their track record of performance across various sectors.
He said the group resolved to adopt the two leaders considering their impressive records of achievements in all spheres of human endeavour.
“President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has done a lot in an attempt to tackle banditry and all other forms of criminality in Zamfara and Nigeria in general,” Shinkafi said.
He added that several road projects were currently ongoing in Zamfara and the North West region, executed under the president’s administration.
“Several road projects are ongoing in Zamfara and the North West region embarked upon by the president,” he stated.
On Governor Lawal, Shinkafi commended the administration’s strides in education and infrastructure.
“Governor Dauda Lawal has performed extremely well in the areas of education by renovating and equipping several schools with modern teaching and learning facilities,” he said.
He listed other achievements of the governor to include the total renovation and rehabilitation of the health sector, construction of rural and urban roads, and payment of WAEC and NECO examination fees.
“Other areas include total renovation and rehabilitation of the health sector, both rural and urban road construction, payment of WAEC and NECO examination fees, among others,” Shinkafi said.
He explained that the stakeholders’ meeting was convened to formally welcome Governor Lawal into the APC and to pledge the group’s backing for his second-term ambition.
“The group decided to stage the stakeholders’ meeting to formally welcome Governor Dauda Lawal to APC and to assure him of the total support of the organization in his desire to become Zamfara State governor for a second term,” he said.
Shinkafi urged members of the group to mobilize support for both leaders ahead of the 2027 elections.
“I call on all my supporters to support and ensure that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Dauda Lawal are elected president and governor in 2027,” he said.
He also cautioned members against acts capable of undermining the group’s objectives.
“Dr Sani Shinkafi warned against any anti-party activities that could jeopardize the interest of the group,” he added.
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