When a paw realizes its eggs are unviable, it groans with anxiety, confusion, pain, and envy.
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Zamfara State finds itself in a dilemma, envying the good governance and exceptional leadership of His Excellency, Dr. Dauda Lawal, as he advances Zamfara State to the next level of development and prosperity.
In a recent statement titled “LEAKED MEMO: ZAMFARA APC VINDICATED AS GOVERNOR DAUDA LAWAL REDEPLOYS ALL DIRECTORS OF MINISTRY OF FINANCE”, APC spokesman Yusuf Idris and his associates, who appear unfamiliar with civil service rules, accused the Zamfara Government of improperly redeploying its officers.
This is simply childish, as, according to civil service norms, officers may be transferred, deployed, or repositioned based on prevailing circumstances whenever the government deems it necessary.
The recent redeployment of Directors in the State Ministry of Finance is a Government prerogative and aligns with the legal framework of the civil service.
Furthermore, the APC should recognize that Governor Dauda Lawal’s current leadership style is dedicated to reforming the civil service to eliminate inefficiencies, and promote decency, integrity, transparency, and accountability.
Consequently, the redeployment aligns with the principles of good governance and serves the best interests of the people of Zamfara State. It is not related to any unfounded claims made by the All Progressive Congress APC.
The APC should be aware that the current administration is restructuring all sectors and branches of Government to make the system more effective, vibrant, and results-oriented. This effort is part of Governor Dauda Lawal’s commitment to better serving the people of Zamfara State.
Also, the APC inaccurately claims that the Government, through the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), issued an official letter reassigning some of its finance officers to prevent further embarrassment.
Which letter are they referring to, and what kind of embarrassment are they talking about? If the APC has concrete evidence as claimed, they should produce the purported letter and clearly specify its intended purpose.
The current administration is fully aware of the APC’s covert schemes designed to deceive the public and undermine the reputation of our esteemed Governor and his Government. These plans have been closely monitored.
More so, the APC has alleged that Governor Dauda Lawal’s administration has failed to fulfill its campaign promises. This is completely false. The people of Zamfara State will attest to the significant progress made by this administration in just one year, which far surpasses the years of mismanagement experienced during the APC’s tenure.
When the APC left office on May 29th, 2023, Zamfara State was in disarray, marked by massive debts, unpaid worker-salaries for four months, insecurity, and dysfunctional MDAs. However, within just a few days of assuming office, Governor Dauda Lawal addressed these issues and restored order to the State. Thus, claiming that the current administration is not fulfilling its campaign promises and mandate is simply a mischievous statement.
Despite their past record of ties with bandits and criminals during the previous APC-led administration, which severely impacted the State, the APC has alleged that the redeployment of Directors was a deliberate move to conceal financial dealings with bandits.
This is another fabrication. The current administration under Governor Dauda Lawal has consistently distanced itself from the activities of bandits and has not compromised with criminal elements in the State.
The Government has been collaborating with all security forces across the country to combat banditry and criminal elements, which has led to positive results.
On what grounds and in what sense could criminality be linked to the activities of the State Ministry of Finance? This notion defies common sense and represents another deceptive agenda by the opposition APC.
The APC should remain silent, as the people of Zamfara State still remember the severe mismanagement and damage caused during their tenure, which left the State in a dire condition that this administration is working hard to rectify.
The APC is also contradicting itself, referring to its claims as “allegations” while at times suggesting there is some truth to them.
This contradiction reveals the APC’s hypocritical antagonism and blatant dishonesty, reflecting a deliberate and sustained effort to tarnish the reputation of the current administration.
A party that has lost its prominence, damaged its image and reputation, and is seen as ineffective in the political landscape of Zamfara State should refrain from interfering with the promising Government that serves the people, by the people, and for the people.
The APC is merely mocking itself, as it has lost relevance and influence among the people.
The people of Zamfara State have already rejected the APC. The party is merely trying to make its voice heard because it has been overshadowed by the effective governance and successful leadership of their victor, His Excellency “Gamjin Zamfara,” Governor Dauda Lawal.
Next time, offer objective and meaningful criticism rather than this type of baseless criticism that has no impact on the Government or recognition from the people of Zamfara State.
As a political party fractured into factions led by Senator Kabiru Garba Marafa, Hon. Sani Jaji, Senator Abdulaziz Yari, Senator Ahmad Sani Yariman Bakura, and Junior Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, due to significant internal crises, the APC is strongly advised to focus on mending its divisions and restoring order within its ranks. It should avoid engaging in mischief and unjust criticism of the current administration led by the people’s governor, Dr. Dauda Lawal (Gamjin Zamfara).
Comrade Mannir Mu’azu Haidara is Hon. Commissioner of Information and Culture, Zamfara state
