Gov Lawal’s defection: Zamfara APC sets to receive Tinubu

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The Zamfara chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has concluded arrangements to formally welcome Dauda Lawal into the party.

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This is contained in a statement issued in Gusau on Saturday by the State APC Publicity Secretary, Malam Yusuf Idris.

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The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Gov. Dauda Lawal of Zamfara had recently defected from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

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According to the statement, the formal reception, scheduled for Tuesday, March 24, will be attended by President Bola Tinubu, who will be represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima.

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“Shettima will be accompanied by the National Executives of the party as well as the immediate past governors of Zamfara and other major stakeholders of the party in the state.

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“Similarly, other APC governors, National Assembly members and other top-notch members of the APC within and outside the state are expected to attend.

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“The party has already strategised on how to mobilise supporters across the board in order to ensure a smooth and successful reception for the governor,” it added.

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The statement further said that various committees had also been formed to ensure a hitch-free reception in the state.

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“It could be recalled that the governor recently defected from his former political party, the PDP, to the APC.

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“Therefore, the party appeals to all members, supporters and well-wishers to come out en masse and welcome our amiable President Bola Tinubu, who will be represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima,” it pleaded.

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