The All Progressives Congress, APC, Youth Forum in Zamfara State has rejected Governor Dauda Lawal’s alleged moves to align with President Bola Tinubu, describing the gesture as political opportunism.
In a statement on Tuesday, the forum’s chairman, Musa Adams, accused the governor of adopting a divisive style of governance that has undermined unity in the state.
He alleged that Lawal, a member of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has been attempting to court the APC by inviting its leaders to official functions, which the forum dismissed as insincere.
“Zamfara APC remains strong and poised to deliver Asiwaju again in 2027, Insha Allah,” Adams said.
He also accused Lawal of neglecting rural communities battling insecurity and poverty, while expressing resentment toward APC figures, especially since the appointment of former governor Bello Matawalle as Minister of State for Defence.
“We do not support Dauda Lawal’s involvement with the APC or President Tinubu’s campaign,” Adams added.
Daily Post gathered that the APC currently holds two of the state’s three Senate seats and five of seven House of Representatives seats.
While calling for federal intervention in tackling the state’s challenges, the youths maintained that Governor Lawal’s support is not needed for APC’s success.