Zamfara Governor Lawal Leaves PDP For APC
Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has officially defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
The political development was confirmed on Monday in a statement released by the governor’s media aide, Nuhu Anka.
According to the statement, the decision followed a series of consultations with political leaders, elders and supporters across Zamfara State.
Anka explained that the governor took the step after carefully reviewing the political situation within the PDP.
He noted that internal crises and leadership disagreements within the party at both the national and state levels influenced the decision.
The statement said the prolonged challenges within the party had created uncertainty and distractions that could affect governance.
It added that the governor considered the move necessary to protect the stability and progress of Zamfara State.
The governor was said to have held extensive discussions with political stakeholders before reaching the final decision.
A meeting involving senior government officials and political leaders was later held at the Government House in Gusau.
The meeting was coordinated by the Deputy Governor alongside other key stakeholders in the state.
During the discussions, participants reportedly agreed that the political move would support the state’s development goals.
The governor also expressed appreciation to members of the PDP for their support over the years.
He assured residents that his priority remains improving security and accelerating development in Zamfara State.
With the move, the number of governors under the APC across Nigeria has now risen to 31.