Gov Dauda Lawal dumps PDP for APC

The governor of Zamfara state, Dauda Lawal, has left the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to join the All Progressives Congress (APC).

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This was confirmed in a statement on Monday, issued by the governor’s media aide, Nuhu Anka.

Anka said the defection followed his principal’s engagements with party leaders, elders and supporters in the state.

“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 to the All Progressives Congress,” the statement read.

According to Anka, the governor’s decision was influenced by the internal challenges within the PDP at both the national and state levels.

“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.

“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 added.