By Ibrahim Muhammad
APC Stakeholders, members, loyalists and entire party supporters in Maradun Local Government Area of Zamfara state have commended the massive turnout of party supporters during the presidential and state assembly primaries in the area.
This was contain in a press release sigh by Ibrahim El Maradun issued to journalists in Gusau, the state capital
The statement said, the unprecedented crowds of party supporters and loyalists in Maradun during the Minister’s visit demonstrated that the Hon Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, enjoys strong grassroots support and has played a unifying role for the APC across Zamfara State.
The group while expressing their appreciation for the large turnout of party members and supporters at the exercise, describe it as a reflection of strong support of the people to Hon minister of State for Defence Dr Bello Matawalle in the local Government and Zamfara state in general.
However, the group who were mainly critical APC stakeholders expressed concerned about attempts to disrupt the peaceful conduct of the primaries in the area earlier today.
The Stakeholders alleged that former Governor Abdul’aziz Yari and his associates sought to undermine the process not only in Zamfara but also in Kano and Bauchi states.
The group further alleged that these actions created tension involving Senator Barau Jibrin, the Deputy Senate President, and in Bauchi state where Senator Buba was allegedly used to disrupt the process.
There are also claims that the former Governor of Zamfara state AbdulazizYari is considering aligning with opposition parties and has promised financial support ahead of the general elections.
The group lamented that some disgruntled individuals loyal to former Governor Yari hired some local vigilante group and criminal elements to create havoc and disrupt the election process in both Maradun one and Maradun two state Assembly constituencies.
This actions of Yari loyalistsi is totally undemocratic and could result in bringing chaos and can harm the peaceful atmosphere of both the primary election and the 2027 general elections.
