Governor Bans All Political Activities, Rallies Over Rising Insecurity
This was made known in a statement by the Governor’s Senior Special Assistant on Broadcast, Media, and Public Affairs, Mustapha Jafaru Kaura, and made available to journalists in Gusau, the state capital.
The Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has imposed an immediate ban on all political activities and rallies across the state.
The decision follows a recent security breach in Maru Local Government Area, prompting the government to take precautionary measures.
This was made known in a statement by the Governor’s Senior Special Assistant on Broadcast, Media, and Public Affairs, Mustapha Jafaru Kaura, and made available to journalists in Gusau, the state capital.
According to the statement, the political season has yet to commence anywhere in the country.
“The ban takes effect immediately. Security agencies in the state have been directed to take action against any politician or group that disregards this directive,” the statement read.
SaharaReporters had reported that protesters in Maru, Zamfara State, set the palace of the Emir of Maru ablaze on Thursday, February 13.
The violent turn came after security forces disrupted a peaceful demonstration against terrorism.
The protest was sparked by the recent kidnapping of 10 people, including Alhaji Salisu Suleman, the Chief Imam of the Maru Central Mosque, his two wives, and seven children.
Terrorists had carried out the abduction, attacking the town early Wednesday and shooting to intimidate residents.
This incident is the latest in a series of frequent abductions and violent attacks in Zamfara, where terrorism remains a significant threat.
In 2024, despite facing ongoing terrorism, kidnappings, and killings, the state government allocated a minimal budget to internal security.
Of the N13.1 billion initially proposed, only N800 million was approved, and a mere N30 million was spent on the capital needs of the internal security ministry.
