Zamfara governor considers switching parties amid political tension
Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State is reportedly contemplating a move to the All Progressives Congress (APC). There are claims that APC leaders have offered him incentives, including an automatic governorship ticket and a share of political appointments. The decision is said to hinge on ongoing internal crises within the People's Democratic Party (PDP) and the outcome of legal battles over party leadership. Lawal has addressed PDP stakeholders, emphasizing that his political future depends on the Appeal Court's verdict.
What we know
- Dauda Lawal is being courted by the APC, with offers of an automatic ticket and 40% of state appointments.
- He has reportedly consulted PDP stakeholders about the possibility of defecting due to internal party crises.
- The governor's decision is tied to the Appeal Court's ruling on the legality of Tanimu Turaki (SAN)’s leadership and the Ibadan convention.
- The PDP is awaiting the Appeal Court's judgment after a high court declared the November 2025 convention in Ibadan illegal.
- Alhaji Haliru Andi, Zamfara PDP spokesperson, stated that Lawal would only leave if the PDP fails to resolve its internal crisis at the appeal court.
