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Zamfara governor Dauda Lawal dumps PDP for APC

Mr Anka said, “The governor emphasized that his primary responsibility remains the peace, security, and development of Zamfara State.”

• March 9, 2026
Zamfara Governor Dauda Lawal
Zamfara Governor Dauda Lawal [Credit; NAN]

Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has dumped the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the All Progressives Congress.

In a statement on Monday by the governor’s media aide, Nuhu Anka, the spokesperson said the decision followed careful consideration and extensive consultations with stakeholders, political leaders and supporters of the incumbent government in the state.

The spokesman said the defection was concluded at an event held at the Government House in Gusau, led by Deputy Governor, Mani Mummuni, alongside senior government officials and key political stakeholders.

The statement said, “The Government and APC 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).”

Mr Anka said that the decision was taken in view of the prolonged internal crisis, leadership disagreements, and unresolved structural challenges within the PDP at both the national and state levels.

He stated that the crisis in the PDP created uncertainty and distractions that could hinder effective governance and the delivery of democratic dividends to the people of Zamfara State.

He added, “The governor emphasized that his primary responsibility remains the peace, security, and development of Zamfara State. Consequently, it became necessary to align with a political platform that provides greater unity, stability, and stronger cooperation with the Federal Government for the benefit of the people.

“By joining the APC, the governor reaffirmed his commitment to strengthening unity, improving security, accelerating development, and ensuring that Zamfara State benefits fully from stronger collaboration with the Federal Government.”

The statement noted that the state government called on residents, political leaders, party supporters and stakeholders in the state to remain calm, peaceful and supportive, noting that the move was aimed at promoting unity, stability and development.

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