APC Fires Back: Blames Gov Lawal As PDP Victory Exposes Voters’ Anger In Zamfara

The All Progressives Congress (APC) Youth Congress has blamed Governor Dauda Lawal for the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) defeat in the recent Kaura-Namoda South State Constituency by-election in Zamfara State.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared APC’s Kamilu Sa’idu winner with 8,182 votes, defeating PDP’s Muhammad Lawal Kurya, who secured 5,544 votes. The election, held in Sakajiki and Kyambarawa polling units, was a rerun after the initial poll was declared inconclusive.

Reacting in a statement on Wednesday, spokesperson of the APC Youth Congress, Comrade Gambo Danladi, dismissed PDP’s claims of electoral malpractice and military interference, arguing instead that the outcome reflected the people’s dissatisfaction with Governor Lawal’s administration.

“Governor Lawal has failed to fulfill his campaign promises on security, development, and economic progress. The bye-election result showed the dissatisfaction of voters, and it is the first time a sitting governor in Zamfara will lose a bye-election under his watch,” Danladi stated.

The APC youths insisted that the PDP’s defeat was self-inflicted, urging the ruling party in Zamfara to take responsibility rather than shift blame.

They also congratulated APC’s candidate, Kamilu Sa’idu, on his victory, describing it as evidence of the people’s growing confidence in the opposition party.

“We urge the PDP to stop the excuses and face the reality that the people are unhappy with their government,” Danladi added.