A coalition of civil society organizations, Situation Room on the War Against Banditry, has called on the Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal to immediately tender his resignation over his failure to tackle the security crisis in his state.
At a press conference in Abuja on Friday, the coalition urged the governor to come clear on his alleged ties with some criminal elements as alleged in a recently leaked memo.
DAILY POST recalls that a leaked memo, which has been a subject of controversy in the country, alleged some approvals made by the state government for high-profile bandits, as well as some influential personalities.
However, the state governor in an interview, claimed that the memo was forged, describing it as fake.
Worried about the growing security crisis in Zamfara State, the convener of the civil society organizations, Nwogu Ndubisi told journalists in Abuja that Governor Lawal’s government has “alarmingly abandoned its moral principles, reneging on its sacred duty to serve the people who entrusted it with power”.
On the alleged terrorism financing contained in the leaked memo, the coalition said “Governor Dauda Lawal must face scrutiny for his actions, both from the public and the judiciary.
“The time has come for him to answer the unanswered questions about his relationship with the bandits.
“It is high time for Governor Lawal to step aside. He has failed the people of Zamfara. He has failed Nigeria. His continued presence in office only serves to embolden the bandits and prolong the suffering of innocent civilians.
“If he truly cares about the people he claims to represent, he should resign immediately and allow a leader who will prioritize the safety and security of the region to take the seat of governance”.
Insecurity: Coalition demands Gov Dauda Lawal’s immediate resignation
