Zamfara 2027: Governor Lawal, 14 Candidates Sign Peace Accord

Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State, alongside 14 other governorship candidates, has signed a peace accord aimed at ensuring calm and order ahead of the 2027 general elections.

The accord, organized by the Zamfara State Police Command, was signed during the Peace Accord and Election Security Summit held in Gusau.

It is designed to promote free, fair, and credible elections by committing all parties to non-violence and respect for electoral processes.

Governor Lawal, contesting under the All Progressives Congress (APC), joined other candidates in pledging to uphold peace before, during, and after the polls.

He prayed for a smooth election and urged political actors to embrace fairness.Zamfara State Commissioner of Police, CP Ahmed Mohammed Bello Daga, cautioned contestants against violating electoral laws, warning that offenders would face prosecution.

Deputy Commissioner of Police Kabir Abdul Randawa further assured residents of adequate security, urging parties to avoid intimidation, violence, and actions that could disrupt peace.

The accord signifies the collective responsibility of political stakeholders to safeguard democracy and maintain stability in Zamfara State as the 2027 elections draw closer.