Consensus best option for APC unity in Zamfara – Elders Group
The Zamfara State chapter of the All Progressives Congress Elders Group has described the adoption of consensus during the party’s National Assembly primaries as the best option for promoting unity, peace, and cohesion within the party ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The group commended the efforts of key stakeholders, including Gov. Dauda Lawal, Minister of State for Defence, Mr Bello Matawalle, and other party leaders, for ensuring the peaceful conduct of the primaries across the 14 local government areas of the state.
This was contained in a joint statement issued to the newsmen and signed by Alhaji Adamu Magaji and Alhaji Haruna Musa Mafara on behalf of the APC Elders Group and the Youths Initiatives Forum.
The forum also praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his intervention and support towards the successful conduct of the National Assembly primaries in the state.
According to the statement, the President’s “fatherly intervention, dialogue and guidance” played a major role in uniting political stakeholders in Zamfara and ensuring the adoption of consensus arrangements that led to peaceful primaries.
“The last-minute intervention of Mr President through dialogue and reconciliation made it possible for the peaceful conduct of the primaries across the 14 local government areas of the state,” the statement said.
The group noted that Tinubu’s commitment to peace and stability in Zamfara demonstrated his concern for the state despite his numerous national responsibilities.
“His love for Zamfara made it possible for him to intervene despite his tight schedule and other commitments to the nation.
” This intervention helped to save resources, reduce political tension, and prevent possible crises,” the forum added.
The elders while assuring their total support for President Tinubu and Gov Dauda reelection in 2027 urged all political stakeholders in the state to abide by the agreements reached and continue to promote peace, understanding, and unity within the party.
According to them, the interest of peace and political cohesion in Zamfara should remain paramount above personal ambitions in order to strengthen the APC ahead of future elections.
The group further commended Governor Dauda Lawal and Minister of State for Defence, Mohammed Bello Matawalle, for their commitment to ensuring peaceful primaries despite attempts by some political actors to create tension within the party.
They also applauded other stakeholders and the national leadership of the APC in Abuja for supporting reconciliation efforts and fostering political unity in the state.