The Northern Elders Support Group has accused Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, of placing political interests above the urgent task of addressing insecurity in the state.
The group said dissatisfaction is growing among residents, arguing that instead of focusing on lasting solutions to banditry and violent crimes affecting Zamfara communities, the governor is more preoccupied with political confrontations with the Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led federal government and some key ministers.
According to the group, these confrontations are often directed at political figures perceived to be outperforming the governor in governance.
The group stated that concerned voices across Zamfara indicate that a majority of residents are unhappy and deeply frustrated by persistent security challenges that continue to affect their daily lives.
It said the people’s most urgent demand is peace, safety and a decisive response to insecurity, noting that the ongoing violence has displaced families and disrupted economic activities across the state.
“There is a clear expectation that the governor should remain focused on securing Zamfara and restoring confidence among the people,” the group said.
“Unfortunately, what we see instead is a preoccupation with political mischief and policy disputes with the federal government,” it added.
The group likened the situation to a leader who sends away his own child and then claims to be acting in the family’s interest, a metaphor it said reflects misplaced priorities and a failure of responsibility.
According to the group, such a leader cannot genuinely claim to be
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