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A member of the Zamfara State House of Assembly, Maharazu Salisu Faru, representing Maradun II Constituency, has defected from the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, to the All Progressives Congress, APC, with over 1,000 of his supporters.
Faru announced his defection on Tuesday at the APC state secretariat in Gusau, citing alleged injustice within the PDP and dissatisfaction with the state government’s leadership.
He said his decision followed consultations with political stakeholders and ward leaders across the five wards in his constituency, who endorsed the move.
According to him, residents of Maradun II Constituency have not benefited from the current PDP-led administration in terms of appointments or developmental projects.
“After due consultations with my constituents and political associates, we resolved to join the APC because we believe it offers a better platform for progress and inclusion,” Faru stated.
He added that a formal letter notifying the House of Assembly of his defection had been submitted to the Clerk of the House.
Receiving the lawmaker and his supporters, APC State Chairman, Alhaji Danfulani Maikatako, welcomed them and assured them of equal treatment within the party.
“On behalf of the APC family in Zamfara, I welcome Hon. Faru and his supporters. You will be treated like every other member of our party. We also urge other PDP members to join us and contribute to rebuilding the state,” Maikatako said.
The development is part of ongoing political realignments ahead of the 2027 general elections in Zamfara State.
Zamfara PDP suffers setback as lawmaker, supporters defect to APC
