Six lawmakers in the Zamfara State House of Assembly have switched allegiance from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), attributing their move to persistent internal conflicts within the PDP and what they described as ineffective governance in the state.
The lawmakers made their decision public on Thursday through individual letters submitted to the Speaker of the House. Those who defected are Bashar Aliyu Gummi (Gummi I), Nasiru Abdullahi Maru (Maru North), Bashir Abubakar Masama (Bukkuyum North), Bashir Bello (Bungudu West), Amiru Ahmad Keta (Tsafe West), and Muktar Nasir Kaura (Kaura North).
In the letters, titled “Notice of Resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC)”, the legislators explained that ongoing and unresolved disputes within the PDP had led to factional leadership, making it difficult for them to remain in the party.
One of the letters stated that the decision to defect was formally communicated to the Speaker and members of the Assembly due to the prolonged crisis within the PDP.
The lawmakers noted that their action complies with the Nigerian Constitution, specifically Section 109(1)(g) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended), which permits defection when a political party is divided.
They also criticised the PDP-led administration in Zamfara State, accusing Governor Dauda Lawal’s government of weak leadership, failure to tackle insecurity, and inability to deliver on campaign promises. According to them, these issues further justified their decision to leave the party.
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