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Bello Matawalle, Minister of State for Defence issued a statement welcoming the governor into the party. Matawalle described the defection as "cheering and long overdue," noting that he had anticipated the alignment due to shared goals for the state's development, stability, and prosperity.

The statement reads: “I warmly welcome the Governor of Zamfara State, Dauda Lawal into the All Progressives Congress (APC). His decision to join the progressive family is both cheering and long overdue. For quite some time, I have believed that this alignment would eventually happen, given the shared aspirations we hold for the development, stability, and prosperity of Zamfara State.

“The APC has, over the years, become a reference point for progressive values, democratic transformation, and purposeful governance in Nigeria. By aligning Zamfara State with the ruling party at the centre, Governor Lawal has opened the door to a more harmonious and productive relationship with the APC-led Federal Government. This connection will undoubtedly create opportunities for stronger collaboration and greater support for policies and programmes that can accelerate development in our state.

“This development is also particularly important at a time when Zamfara continues to face serious security challenges. Addressing these issues requires unity of purpose and close coordination between the state and the Federal Government. With the Governor now in the APC, we are better positioned to work together in a more unified, collaborative, and strategic manner to confront insecurity and restore peace and stability across the state. As the Minister of State for Defence, I look forward to strengthening this cooperation so that we can collectively deliver the security and stability our people deserve.

“The timing of this decision is also significant as we approach another important electoral cycle. It is important that we work together to consolidate support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu while also ensuring that the good people of Zamfara State continue to benefit from stable leadership at the state level. I believe that through unity, cooperation, and shared commitment within the APC, we can deliver Zamfara State for our President and also ensure that Governor Dauda Lawal secures the mandate to continue serving the people of the state.

“For me, this moment is both reassuring and welcome. I have looked forward to this development for quite some time, and I believe it marks the beginning of a new phase of cooperation in advancing the interests of Zamfara State.

“I therefore assure Governor Dauda Lawal of my full support and cooperation as we work together, alongside the leadership of our great party and the Federal Government, to strengthen security, deepen development, and deliver greater progress for the people of Zamfara State.

BeginsAtHome:
They are aligning for personal gains.

It has nothing to do with the masses or their well-being.

Basic123:
I tell you.
Especially thr man that just returned to the structure of criminality and aligned with MALAMI,el rufai and co

BeginsAtHome:
I mean ALL of them.

Jokes on you bro.

Basic123:
Its like APC managing the integration between the old and new members well

Basic123:
Its like APC managing the integration between the old and new members well

Basic123:
I tell you.
Especially the packaged pseuod-integrity man that just returned to the structure of criminality and aligned with MALAMI,el rufai and co

Jayhome24:
That is what is called good leadership with sound leadership character which a particular two desperate failures lack but want to yahoo yahoo Nigerians to power with no leadership quality and lack of character, it won't work...

Leadership is a key in political dispensation cus it creates attraction and solid platform that take all along.

Character is the catalyst that beautify leadership and make it covers massive platforms without any noise.

Tareq1105:
The problem with ADC+ opposition parties coalifusion is that there's no single political actor or leader that is highly respected like Tinubu when he was in opposition.

Atiku would have been the rallying point, a national leader in opposition but his political personal ambition made him to lose that honour.

Opposition parties today are very weak and I don't see them [b][/b]escaping bloody nose in the coming election.

APC is mobilizing seriously for its Convention by month end and it appears to be the only serious party.

Last October, Bolaji Abdullahi ADC coalifusion told us that 4 Govs of APC had indicated there plans to defect to ADC.

Today, transfer market is about to close and we're yet to see one Gov decampee to ADC while APC had bought all the strikers, midfielders and the world best goalie.

Tinubu APC is miles ahead. APC has concluded its Ward, LG, and State Congresses. National Congress is coming up after the fasting while ADC is coming far behind waiting for implosion in APC. They can continue to wait forever.

I'm very sorry for ADC.

Lithiumite:
Than how is obi different from the rest?

Jayhome24:
That is what is called good leadership with sound leadership character which a particular two desperate failures lack but want to yahoo yahoo Nigerians to power with no leadership quality and lack of character, it won't work...

Leadership is a key in political dispensation cus it creates attraction and solid platform that take all along.

Character is the catalyst that beautify leadership and make it covers massive platforms without any noise.

WhizdomXX:
Security of lives and properties is the number one responsibility of Government.

Lithiumite:
Than how is obi different from the rest?

Jayhome24:
Ok so failed security is Tinubu fault because h was the president when Nlo Haa started ba?

Oh Tinubu was the president when Chibok girls were abducted ba?

Oh Tinubu was th president when Cow under Fulani Buhari became number 2 citizen and Kattar Hoere the Cattle president became Number 3 citizen and Fulani took over all over Nigeria forest?

Is it obi that has never criticised ipob terrorist till date who will now provide you a security?

Is it Atiku Fulani or el rufai Fulani who all they want is to fulanise Nigeria and take over every part of the country who will now provide you security?

Say something else...

WhizdomXX:
Shameless response. I am a member of APC but this is a shameless response.

Jayhome24:
Hahahahhh apc member my foot!!! Show your voters card Mr shameful?

Basic123:
I tell you.
Especially the packaged pseuod-integrity man that just returned to the structure of criminality and aligned with MALAMI,el rufai and co