By Our Reporter
Former Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS), Lawal Daura, has announced his intention to contest the 2027 governorship election in Katsina State, citing insecurity and what he described as the poor performance of the current administration as his main motivations.
Daura made the declaration during an interview with DCL Hausa, where he disclosed that he had concluded consultations with political stakeholders and would soon announce the political party on which he intends to run.
“I have been making consultations on the platform to use to contest, and the consultations have been concluded. Very soon, I will make the platform known,” he said.
The former security chief was critical of the incumbent administration, arguing that leadership should be reviewed when performance falls short of expectations.
“Why do people serve for one or two terms? If they get it right, fine. But if the reverse is the case, then there is no point in seeking re-election. It is obvious the current governor is not capable,” Daura stated.
Using a metaphor to explain his position, Daura said governance should not be allowed to collapse under ineffective leadership.
“It is like putting a load on somebody and adjusting it. If he complains that the load is too heavy, you have to take it down to avoid destroying fragile items.
“For the current administration, we can say thank you for your efforts, but you should take a break because you can’t continue”, he added.
Daura, who hails from Katsina State, also revealed that his decision to enter partisan politics was not premeditated, noting that he had largely remained behind the scenes despite his long-standing interest in political affairs.
“I never saw myself coming out to contest. I admire politics, but I only participated from the background,” he added.
His declaration is expected to reshape the political landscape in Katsina ahead of the 2027 elections, particularly given his background in national security and long-standing influence within political and security circles.
Political observers say Daura’s eventual choice of party and campaign messaging, especially on security, will be closely watched in a state grappling with banditry and other security challenges.
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