Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has broken his silence over his sack by the Appeal Court
He described the verdict as a temporary setback for his administration.
The court’s three-judge panel yesterday had delcared the Zamfara State governorship election inconclusive and ordered a rerun in three local government areas: Maradun, Birnin-Magaji, and Bukkuyum.
A statement released on Friday morning by the governor’s spokesman, Sulaiman Bala Idris reads; “The ruling by the Appeal Court is a temporary setback. However, I remain optimistic that the collective decision of the people will ultimately prevail,” the statement added.
“We will emerge victorious. Our unwavering determination and steadfast commitments leave no room for doubt or fear.”
“We faced numerous challenges on the road to victory in the last election. But let me assure our people that we are fully committed to going to great lengths to retain this widely acclaimed mandate.
“I want to call on the people of Zamfara State to remain calm. Our legal team is thoroughly reviewing the verdict. We will follow through with the necessary actions to achieve a just outcome.”