Nigerian governor told to immediately resign, gets threat from northern group, reason emerges

  • The Arewa Progressives Youth Forum (APYF) has threatened the governor of Zamfara state, Dauda Lawal, and also issued an ultimatum for him to apologise and resign from office
  • This follows the alleged appointment of a suspected gunrunner, Bashir Hadejia, as Governor Lawal’s aide
  • The group’s threat, caution and demand come after Governor Lawal distanced himself from Hajejia’s appointment and noted that the “forged” appointment letter was widely circulated for political reasons

Legit.ng journalist Esther Odili has over two years of experience covering political parties and movements.

Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State, has been given a 48-hour ultimatum to apologise and resign from office over his alleged involvement in the appointment of a suspected gunrunner, Bashir Hadejia, as an aide.