Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal has accused President Bola Tinubu’s administration of favouring All Progressives Congress (APC) states with almost N500 billion in federal funds, claiming his state has been left out
In an interview with Radio DW Hausa, Lawal said Zamfara has not received any federal intervention funds since he assumed office in 2023. He suggested the exclusion is due to his affiliation with the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
“The Federal Government has never disbursed any intervention fund to Zamfara State unlike other states. I have it on good authority that some states have received over N500 billion from the Federal Government, but my state has not received a single kobo. I believe it is because I am not in the same party as them. I am in an opposition party,” Lawal stated.
He noted that despite the alleged lack of federal support, his administration has continued to implement projects across the state. “Since I became governor in 2023, if not for the allocation we are entitled to, the Federal Government has not given us any additional intervention. But that has not stopped us from doing our best to execute projects for the betterment of our people,” he added.
Lawal also said his administration has not taken any new loans, pointing out that Zamfara is still servicing debts from the previous government. “I have never borrowed any loan to run our state, not even one cent. Every month, N1.2 billion is deducted before the money is sent to us,” he said.
When asked about the possibility of leaving the PDP, Lawal ruled out defecting despite the party’s internal challenges. “As a Muslim, I believe only God gives power, no one else. I can’t betray my party just because we have internal issues within it. I will do my best to see the end of this issue we are facing. I can’t make that decision alone. I have to consult with my supporters before I can make such a decision. But if PDP is fixed, then there will be no reason for me to move to any party,” he explained.
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