Northern APC Peace Agenda Declares Matawalle and Lawal Alliance a Catalyst for Zamfara State Stability

Northern APC group hails the Lawal and Matawalle reconciliation as a stabilizer for Zamfara State. Discover how this alliance impacts the 2027 election cycle.

By: AXL Media

Published: Mar 26, 2026, 6:09 AM EDT

Source: The information in this article was sourced from Daily Post Nigeria

A Strategic Realignment Within the Northern Political Landscape

The Northern APC Peace Agenda has characterized the recent political reconciliation between Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal and his predecessor, Bello Matawalle, as a transformative development for the North West region. During a press briefing in Kaduna, the group’s president, Alhaji Rabiu Ahmad, suggested that this alliance could fundamentally reshape the regional political dynamics ahead of the 2027 general elections. The shift is viewed as a significant departure from the intense rivalries that typically define the area, marking a rare moment of elite consensus within the ruling party. According to Ahmad, the sustainability of this partnership is the primary factor that will determine its long term impact on the state’s governance.

Matawalle’s Withdrawal and the Shift in Electoral Strategy

The foundation of this new political reality rests on the public declaration by Bello Matawalle, the current Minister of State for Defense, that he will not seek the governorship in the next election cycle. Instead, Matawalle has pledged his full support to Governor Lawal, a move that followed the governor’s high profile defection to the All Progressives Congress. The Northern APC group has lauded this decision as a reflection of political maturity and a commitment to party unity over personal ambition. This specific endorsement is expected to consolidate the party’s power base in Zamfara, effectively merging the political machinery of both the past and present administrations into a single cohesive unit.

Impact of Lawal’s Defection on Federal Coordination

Governor Lawal’s transition to the All Progressives Congress is being framed by local observers as a pragmatic maneuver intended to align Zamfara State more closely with the federal government. The Northern APC Peace Agenda noted that this shift potentially improves the state’s access to federal support and enhances policy coordination between the two tiers of government. By moving into the same political camp as the presidency, the governor is positioned to leverage national resources more effectively. According to the group’s statement, this alignment provides a unique opportunity to deepen governance and deliver more tangible development projects to the citizens of Zamfara through streamlined administrative channels.