BREAKING: Zamfara Assembly Moves to Impeach Governor Lawal Over ₦9 Billion Hospital Renovation Scandal

A fresh political storm is brewing in Zamfara State as the State House of Assembly has threatened to impeach Governor Dauda Lawal over alleged financial misconduct surrounding the ₦9 billion renovation of the Yariman Bakura Specialist Hospital in Gusau.

In a dramatic move, lawmakers accused the governor of gross misuse of public funds, citing irregularities in the contract award, lack of transparency in the budgeting process, and visible signs of underperformance on the ground—despite the staggering allocation.

The Yariman Bakura project, which was announced as part of Lawal’s flagship healthcare transformation program, was originally meant to upgrade the existing hospital into a state-of-the-art teaching hospital aligned with Zamfara State University.

However, critics say the physical progress of the renovation doesn’t match the heavy investment.

The Assembly, already fractured by factional leadership, has now united in its demand for a full audit of the project. Some lawmakers have gone as far as dissolving key committees and forwarding the case to anti-graft agencies including the EFCC and ICPC for thorough investigation.

“This is no longer about party politics or power struggle,” one legislator told reporters. “It’s about holding the governor accountable. The people of Zamfara deserve to know how ₦9 billion was spent when the hospital still lacks basic facilities.”

Governor Lawal, who swept into office promising transparency and good governance, is now facing the toughest challenge of his administration.

Sources close to the government say the governor has denied any wrongdoing and is preparing a formal response to the Assembly’s allegations.

Meanwhile, tensions continue to rise within the state legislature, with parallel sittings reportedly taking place—each claiming constitutional authority.

Observers warn that the growing political instability could paralyze governance and further delay key infrastructure projects across the state.

As the impeachment threat looms and anti-corruption agencies gear up for action, all eyes are now on Gusau.

Will Governor Lawal weather this storm—or will the Yariman Bakura scandal mark the beginning of the end for his government?

Stay tuned to Busterblog.com for real-time updates on this developing story.