2027: Lawal, Matawalle alliance will boost stability in Zamfara – APC group

The Northern APC Peace Agenda has said the political reconciliation between Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal and his predecessor, Bello Matawalle, could reshape the political dynamics in Zamfara and the wider north-west region if sustained.

The APC group described the alliance as a stabilising development ahead of the 2027 elections and a rare political strategy in a region often defined by intense rivalries.

In a press statement on Wednesday in Kaduna, Alhaji Rabiu Ahmad, President of the Northern APC Agenda, said Matawalle’s decision to back Lawal reflects political maturity and a broader commitment to unity within the ruling party.

Recall that Matawalle, the minister of state for defence, had publicly declared he would not contest the 2027 governorship election, throwing his weight behind Lawal during a reception after the governor’s defection to the APC.

The statement read, “The coming together of Governor Dauda Lawal and former Governor Bello Matawalle under one political platform represents a turning point for Zamfara State.

“At a time when political divisions often undermine governance, this reconciliation sends a powerful message that unity can be prioritised over personal ambition.”

“Such a decision reflects loyalty, discipline, and an understanding that the strength of the party and the country must come before individual aspirations.”

“This alignment has the potential to reset the political trajectory of Zamfara State. With both past and present leadership working together, there is now an opportunity to deepen governance, strengthen grassroots mobilisation, and deliver meaningful development to the people.”

The group also described Lawal’s defection as a pragmatic move that aligns the state more closely with the centre, potentially improving policy coordination and access to federal support.

2027: Lawal, Matawalle alliance will boost stability in Zamfara – APC group