Ahead of the 2023 general election, Senator representing Zamfara West Senatorial district, Lawal Hassan Dan’Iya, has announced the withdrawal of his ambition to seek re-election.
He has declared his support for former Governor Abdulaziz Yari Abubakar to contest the seat.
Senator Dan’Iya at a meeting with people of his constituency on Monday in Gusau, urged them to support former Governor Yari for the position.
“I urge you to support former Governor Yari who would replace me at the Senate, following reconciliation of our party held for lasting peace to be restored in the ruling APC, with the hope to retain its popularity and strength in the state.
“I agree with the decision taken during the reconciliation process between Governor Bello Matawalle, former Governor Yari and Senator Kabiru Marafa and relinquish my position as senator for Abdulaziz Yari”.
Earlier, the campaign coordinator for Senator Lawal Hassan Daniya, Hon. Murtala Jangebe disclosed that about 20 vehicles, hundred motorcycles and sewing machines were distributed by the senator which he has dedicated to former Governor Yari’s senatorial ambition.
