Demanding Justice: Addressing Electoral Irregularities in the Zamfara State Gubernatorial Election

By Nasir Ismail Doka and Malancy Shittu Abdullahi. 

The recent gubernatorial election in Zamfara State has sparked controversy and raised concerns about the fairness and validity of the electoral process. Voters in Maradun Local Government, Birnin Magaji, and Bukuyum have alleged that they were disenfranchised, and their voices need to be heard. This article addresses the urgent demand for justice, calling on the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, the National Chairman of the APC, the NUJ, and the Minister of Justice to ensure that the votes from these local governments are considered valid and to declare the APC candidate as the rightful winner of the 2023 gubernatorial election in Zamfara State.

The electoral process is crucial for any democratic society, as it ensures that the will of the people is reflected in the outcome of an election. However, in Zamfara State, the electoral process has been marred by irregularities, particularly in the local governments of Maradun, Birnin Magaji, and Bukuyum. These irregularities led to the nullification of the APC's participation in the 2019 gubernatorial election and the subsequent removal of the party's candidate from office.

To ensure justice is served, it is essential that the votes cast by the people of Maradun, Birnin Magaji, and Bukuyum are considered valid. Disenfranchising these voters would go against the principles of democracy and deny citizens their fundamental right to participate in the electoral process. Therefore, the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, the National Chairman of the APC, the NUJ, and the Minister of Justice must recognize the significance of these votes and ensure that they are accorded the value they deserve.

In order to address the irregularities that have tainted the electoral process, it is imperative that proper investigations be conducted and any misconduct be thoroughly examined. Only by addressing these concerns can true justice be achieved in the gubernatorial election in Zamfara State.

It is the hope of the people that the relevant authorities will take prompt action to rectify this situation and declare the APC candidate as the rightful winner of the 2023 gubernatorial election in Zamfara State. This would demonstrate a commitment to upholding the principles of democracy and ensuring that the voices of the people are truly heard and respected.