Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has confirmed his decision to leav3 the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and join the All Progressives Congress (APC). The confirmation was given in a statement on Monday by the governor’s media aide, Nuhu Anka.
Confirming the development, Governor Lawal, in a statement by his media aide, said the decision was taken after due consultation with stakeholders in the state.
Governor Lawal also blamed the prolonged internal crisis, leadership disagreements, and unresolved structural challenges within the PDP at both the national and state levels. He added that he dumped the PDP for the APC in the overall interest of Zamfara and for the sake of stability, progress, and the sustainable development of the state. The Governor called for understanding and support from the people over the political decision.
“The Government and PDP family of Zamfara State wish to formally inform the general public of an important political development following extensive consultations with stakeholders, political leaders, elders, and supporters across the state.
“After careful consideration, and in the overriding interest of stability, progress, and the sustainable development of Zamfara State, Dauda Lawal, the Executive Governor of Zamfara State, has decided to formally defect from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
“This decision was reached after wide consultations with political stakeholders and supporters, particularly in view of the prolonged internal crisis, leadership disagreements, and unresolved structural challenges within the PDP at both the national and state levels.
The Deputy Governor of Zamfara State, Mani Malam Mummuni had earlier announced the defection on behalf of Governor Lawal in a video which has gone viral on the internet, Deputy Governor Mummuni was seen praising the APC while jubilating with other members of the cabinet following the move to the ruling party.l
