By Awwal Umar Kontagora Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling...
By Awwal Umar Kontagora
Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), citing the need for greater political stability and improved cooperation with the Federal Government.
The development was announced in a statement issued by the Director General, Media and Communication in the Office of the Governor, Nuhu Salihu Anka, who said the decision followed extensive consultations with political stakeholders, elders, and supporters across the state.
According to the statement, the governor’s decision was influenced by the prolonged internal crisis, leadership disagreements, and unresolved structural challenges within the PDP at both the national and state levels.
“These challenges have continued to create uncertainty and distractions that could hinder effective governance and the delivery of democratic dividends to the people of Zamfara State,” the statement said.
Lawal was quoted as saying that his primary responsibility remains the peace, security, and development of the state, adding that aligning with a platform that offers greater unity and stability became necessary.
The statement noted that the final deliberation leading to the decision was held at the Government House in Gusau under the coordination of the Deputy Governor, alongside senior government officials and key political stakeholders.
While expressing appreciation to members and supporters of the PDP for their cooperation over the years, the governor said the prevailing political realities and the unresolved crisis within the party made the defection inevitable.
By joining the APC, Lawal reaffirmed his commitment to strengthening unity, improving security, accelerating development, and ensuring that Zamfara State benefits from stronger collaboration with the Federal Government.
The state government also called on citizens, political leaders, and party supporters to remain calm and peaceful as Zamfara enters what it described as a new political phase aimed at promoting unity, stability, and development.
No comments