Vice President Shettima and Ten Governors Gather in Gusau to Welcome Governor Dauda Lawal into APC Fold

Vice President Shettima and 10 governors lead a massive reception in Zamfara as Governor Dauda Lawal formally joins the APC to bolster state security.

By: AXL Media

Published: Mar 26, 2026, 5:25 AM EDT

Source: The information in this article was sourced from The Nation

A Landmark Political Convergence at the Gusau Trade Fair Complex

Gusau stood still as Vice President Kashim Shettima, representing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, officially received Governor Dauda Lawal and thousands of his supporters into the All Progressives Congress. The grand reception, held at the Gusau Trade Fair Complex, served as the formal culmination of Lawal’s transition from the People’s Democratic Party. Addressing the massive crowd, the Vice President emphasized that the influx of the governor and his cabinet into the APC signifies a new era of political homogeneity in Zamfara, aimed at streamlining governance and development efforts within the state.

National Leadership Reinforces the Shift in State Power

The ceremony featured an extraordinary assembly of Nigeria's political elite, including ten sitting governors and the top leadership of the National Assembly. Notable attendees included Governors Uba Sani of Kaduna, Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano, and Dapo Abiodun of Ogun, alongside Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin and Speaker Tajuddeen Abbas. This heavy presence of the Progressive Governors Forum, led by Chairman Hope Uzodinma, underscores the strategic importance the APC attaches to securing Zamfara. Uzodinma described the state's entry into the party as a win win situation, promising full support for Lawal’s future administrative initiatives.

Security and Stability Cited as Primary Drivers for Realignment

In his keynote address, Vice President Shettima linked the political merger directly to the national security agenda, asserting that the end to regional insecurity is now in sight. He argued that with Governor Lawal joining the APC, there would be a more cohesive approach to tackling the persistent challenges facing Zamfara and surrounding territories. According to Shettima, President Tinubu is working tirelessly to sustain peace, and the unification of major political actors in the state will eliminate the friction that often hampers coordinated security operations between state and federal authorities.