Two Zamfara Lawmakers Dump APC, Join PDP

The Zamfara State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has formally announced that two members of the State House of Assembly have defected from the All Progressives Congress (APC) to join the party.

Dependable NG reports that the two lawmakers are Hon. Sulaiman Hassan Bosko, who represents Mafara I Constituency, and Hon. Nura Dahiru, who represents Birnin Magaji Constituency. The defection was confirmed in a statement signed by the PDP Publicity Secretary, Halliru Andi.

The PDP immediately leveraged the development, stating that the move by the two lawmakers is a clear indication of the severe internal problems, deepening crises, and leadership challenges currently affecting the APC in Zamfara State.

According to the party’s statement, the lawmakers chose the PDP because they were seeking stability, progress, and a better leadership platform. The party further claimed that the lawmakers were attracted and motivated by the exemplary leadership style of Governor Dauda Lawal, particularly praising his work on security, infrastructure, transparency, and overall governance in the state.

Welcoming the lawmakers, the PDP asserted that their decision strengthens the party’s movement and boosts public confidence in its capacity to deliver genuine development and good governance to the state.

The statement concluded: “We assure them of full integration and cooperation as we continue working together for a safer, stronger, and more prosperous Zamfara State.”