Engr. Ibrahim Gusau has pledged to restore security and provide purposeful leadership in Zamfara State after emerging as the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) through consensus affirmation ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Gusau, while addressing party stakeholders and supporters after his emergence, said the endorsement reflected the confidence the PDP leadership and members had in his ability to lead the party to victory and reposition the state for development.
He expressed gratitude to party delegates, elders, and supporters across the state for standing behind his aspiration, assuring them that he would justify the trust reposed in him.
According to him, Zamfara State has continued to face serious challenges under the current administration, especially in the area of insecurity, where many communities have been ravaged by bandit attacks, kidnappings, and killings.
He lamented that the worsening security situation had negatively affected farming, businesses, education, and the general wellbeing of residents, noting that many families had been displaced from their ancestral homes.
“Zamfara people are in need of genuine leadership that understands their pains and challenges. By the grace of God, we are determined to bring hope back to the people and restore confidence in governance,” he stated.
The PDP governorship candidate said his administration, if elected, would focus on strengthening security, improving agriculture, creating opportunities for youths and women, and rebuilding critical sectors of the state economy.
He added that unity within the PDP would remain key to the party’s success in the forthcoming elections, calling on members to close ranks and work together to ensure victory at the polls.
Gusau maintained that the people of Zamfara were ready for change and a leadership that would prioritize their welfare over personal interests.
He further assured that his government would be transparent, inclusive, and committed to addressing the long-standing socio-economic problems confronting the state.
Party supporters at the event described Gusau’s emergence as a major step towards rebuilding the PDP in Zamfara and strengthening its chances in the 2027 governorship election.