Zamfara Governor Dauda Lawal Defects

Dauda Lawal, the Governor of Nigeria — Zamfara State, has formally defected from the Nigeria — People s Democratic Party (PDP) to the Nigeria — All Progressives Congress (APC). This decision, announced by his media aide Nuhu Anka and Acting Governor Mani Mummuni, followed extensive consultations with stakeholders and was influenced by prolonged internal crises and leadership disagreements within the Nigeria — People s Democratic Party at both national and state levels. Dauda Lawal emphasized that the move was in the overriding interest of stability, progress, and sustainable development for Nigeria — Zamfara State, aiming for stronger cooperation with the Federal Government. The defection increases the number of Nigeria — All Progressives Congress governors to 31 across Nigeria and is seen as a strategic alignment to address security and development challenges in Nigeria — Zamfara State.