Mr Dauda Lawal, the executive governor of Zamfara State has described as a temporary setback the court of appeal’s ruling that declared his election as inconclusive.
On Thursday, a three-man panel of appellate court declared the March 18 governorship election in the state as inconclusive, and ordered a rerun in three local government areas: Maradun, Birnin-Magaji, and Bukkuyum.
Meanwhile, a statement made by the spokesman of the governor, Sulaiman Idris on Friday, noted that the outcome of the poll simply represented the people’s agitation for a shift towards positive development and progress.
The governor urged residents of the state to remain calm while his legal teams study the judgement and take the necessary action to achieve a just outcome.
Part of the statement reads, “The ruling by the Appeal Court is a temporary setback. However, I remain optimistic that the collective decision of the people will ultimately prevail.
“We will emerge victorious. Our unwavering determination and steadfast commitment leave no room for doubt or fear.
“We faced numerous challenges on the road to victory in the last election. But let me assure our people that we are fully committed to going to great lengths to retain this widely acclaimed mandate.
“I want to call on the people of Zamfara to remain calm. Our legal team is thoroughly reviewing the verdict. We will follow through with the necessary actions to achieve a just outcome.”