Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has said that the crisis rocking Peoples Democratic Party is beyond 2023 presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, and is largely rooted in ego battles among party members.
Governor Lawal, who spoke during a media parley with newsmen on Wednesday in Zamfara, stated that the problem is not limited to any single individual.
He said: “Everybody has their own issue; it’s not just about Atiku Abubakar; it’s beyond him.
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“It’s an internal problem within the PDP, and we are making a conscious effort. I think it’s about people’s egos, everybody, no exception.”
Speaking further on Nigeria’s electoral process, Governor Lawal expressed optimism that free and fair elections remain possible despite systemic challenges.
He cited that his candidacy as the first PDP governor in the state is proof of electoral fairness as the 2027 elections gain weight.
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“I will say yes, because I experienced it in Zamfara State — with all the powerful people that can turn things around, with the might of the Federal Government and everything,” he said.
“Yes, there will still be a free and fair election. That was what made me elected as the governor of Zamfara State.
“I was the first elected PDP governor in Zamfara State. So, it was a free and fair election, and I believe it will happen. It’s a matter of time.”
