The governor of Zamfara State, Dauda Lawal, has described as a temporary setback the court of appeal’s verdict that declared his election as inconclusive.
DAILY NIGERIAN reports that a three-man panel of appellate court on Thursday declared the March 18 governorship election in the state as inconclusive, and ordered a rerun in three local government areas: Maradun, Birnin-Magaji, and Bukkuyum.
But in a statement issued by the governor’s spokesman Sulaiman Idris on Friday, the governor said the outcome of the election accurately represented the people’s yearning for a shift towards positive development and progress.
He, however, urged residents of the state to remain calm while his legal teams study the judgement and take the necessary action to achieve a just outcome.
The statement 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.
“We will emerge victorious. Our unwavering determination and steadfast commitment 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 to remain calm. Our legal team is thoroughly reviewing the verdict. We will follow through with the necessary actions to achieve a just outcome.”
