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The Northern Democratic Watch (NDW) has accused Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State of imposing impunity and suspending the constitution for selfish reasons, leading to a constitutional crisis in the state.

According to NDW President, Amb. Mahmud Abubakar, the governor's actions have resulted in the emergence of two rival factions of the State House of Assembly, creating a constitutional nightmare that has left citizens bewildered and abandoned.

Abubakar cited the unlawful suspension of ten duly elected members of the House of Assembly without credible legislative procedure or fair hearing, effectively disenfranchising thousands of Zamfara citizens.

The NDW demanded an immediate and independent investigation into the crisis, reinstatement of the suspended lawmakers, nullification of the 2025 budget process, and declaration of emergency rule in Zamfara State to restore law, order, and constitutional governance.

The group described the crisis as a fundamental threat to Nigeria's democracy, urging the National Assembly to act with courage and urgency to restore democracy and protect citizens' constitutional rights.

The NDW called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to invoke his constitutional powers to declare a state of emergency in Zamfara State, temporarily suspending existing political structures to restore peace, stability, and constitutional governance.