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.

Mr. Daura made the declaration during an interview with DCL Hausa on Tuesday, where he revealed that he has concluded consultations regarding his political ambition and will soon disclose the political party on whose platform 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 current administration in Katsina State, arguing that its performance has fallen short of expectations, particularly in addressing security concerns.

Questioning the rationale behind re-election bids, Mr. Daura stated that public officeholders should only seek a second term if they have delivered meaningful results.

“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,” he said.

Using a metaphor to illustrate his point, Daura likened governance to placing a heavy load on someone.

“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.

Reflecting on his background, Daura noted that he had not initially envisioned himself seeking elective office.

“I never saw myself coming out to contest. I admire politics, but I only participated from the background,” he said.

Lawal Daura, a native of Katsina State, served as DSS Director-General from 2015 until 2018.