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Zamfara Speaker, 12 Lawmakers dump PDP for APC
The Speaker of the Zamfara State House of Assembly, Bilyaminu Moriki, alongside 12 lawmakers, has defected from the Peoples Democratic Party to the All Progressives Congress.
Moriki announced the lawmakers’ defection during plenary in Gusau on Monday after presenting their resignation letters to the House.
The development follows the earlier defection of Governor Dauda Lawal from the PDP to the APC, a move that has significantly altered the political landscape in the state.
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the APC National Secretariat has fixed Tuesday, March 24, for the official reception of the governor into the ruling party.
Vice President Kashim Shettima is expected to lead the reception alongside the national leadership of the APC and former governors of the state.
The defecting lawmakers are also expected to be formally received into the APC during the ceremony.
Among those who defected are Deputy Speaker Adamu Aliyu, Majority Leader Bello Mazawaje, and Chief Whip Rilwanu Nagambo, among others.
Explaining the decision, Moriki said the lawmakers acted in support of the governor’s move.
“It became necessary for all of us to support Governor Dauda Lawal to bring more development to the state.
“We received full support from our constituencies before taking the decision to leave the PDP for the APC.
“Our decision is aimed at encouraging smooth collaboration between the state and the federal governments,” he said.
With the latest development, the APC now has full control of the Zamfara State House of Assembly, with all 24 members under its platform.
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