Zamfara: Appeal Court’s Decision A Victory for Popular Will – Group

The Zamfara Democracy Advocacy and Action (ZDAA), has hailed the decision by the Appeal Court to sack Dauda Lawal as the Governor of Zamfara State describing it as a victory for the popular will. In a statement, Chairman of ZDAA, Mahmood Lawal Gusau, while reacting to the judgment, commended the judges for addressing the concerns […]

The Zamfara Democracy Advocacy and Action (ZDAA), has hailed the decision by the Appeal Court to sack Dauda Lawal as the Governor of Zamfara State describing it as a victory for the popular will.

In a statement, Chairman of ZDAA, Mahmood Lawal Gusau, while reacting to the judgment, commended the judges for addressing the concerns regarding the election held in the state.

He said the court’s decision had restored the integrity of the judiciary and regained the trust and confidence of the people in the nation’s justice system.

“This reaction is to welcome and stress that the Appeal Court’s decision in Zamfara is indeed a victory for the popular will, as it upholds the principles of fairness, transparency, and accountability in the electoral process,” the group said.

According to ZDAA, the judgment by the Appeal Court declaring the election held in three local government areas – Maradun, Birnin-Magaji, and Bukkuyum of Zamfara State as inconclusive and ordering a rerun is a clear indication that the court has taken into account the public concerns raised by the Appellant, former governor Bello Mohammed Matawalle and other stakeholders.

“The fact that elections were not held in these three local government areas of the state raises serious doubts about the legitimacy of the electoral process. By acknowledging these concerns and ordering a rerun, the court has demonstrated its commitment to ensuring that the popular will of the people is respected and upheld,” the group said.