Zamfara gov, Dauda Lawal defects from PDP to APC

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By Idris Salisu, Gusau

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Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has officially announced his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, to the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC.

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The announcement was made on Monday at the Government House in Gusau by the Deputy Governor, Malam Mani Mummuni, who represented the governor.

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Mummuni said the decision followed extensive consultations with key political stakeholders across the state. He explained that the move was endorsed during a stakeholders’ meeting held at the Rescue Hall, Government House, Gusau, after a broad engagement initiated by the governor to assess the political situation in the state.

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According to him, the defection was driven by the deepening internal crisis within the PDP and the need to build stronger unity to address Zamfara’s security and development challenges.

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He added that stakeholders advised the governor to align with the ruling party’s Renewed Hope agenda in the interest of stability, progress, and overall development of the state and the country.

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The deputy governor urged supporters and political stakeholders across Zamfara to begin registering with the APC as the party opens its e-registration platform, aimed at strengthening its membership base in the state.

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He assured that the decision reflects the governor’s commitment to unity, stability, and accelerated development for the people of Zamfara.

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The defection follows weeks of speculation about Lawal’s possible move from the PDP, which intensified after the Court of Appeal judgment on the PDP convention in Oyo State on Monday.

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