US EditionZamfara Governor, Deputy Announce Defection From PDP to APC
Governor Lawal's defection to APC follows a court ruling against PDP's convention, aiming to improve federal cooperation and advance Zamfara’s development plans.
- On Mar 9, 2026, Governor Dauda Lawal resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party and joined the All Progressives Congress, officials said, with the announcement made at a stakeholders' event.
- The Appeal Court's Monday ruling upheld the lower court's restraint on the PDP convention and Uchechukwu Onyemenam ruled the PDP violated constitutional provisions, prompting Governor Lawal to cite the legal crisis for his departure.
- Officials say the move aims to secure federal support and speed development, citing weeks of consultations and endorsement by key political stakeholders in Zamfara State.
- While on Lesser Hajj, Dauda Lawal gave consent to the switch, and supporters across Zamfara State were urged to support the move, described as necessary amid legal battles.
- The appellate judgment effectively closed the chapter on Governor Dauda Lawal's PDP membership, and repeated reconciliation attempts failed, risking the Peoples Democratic Party's ability to field candidates in the 2027 general elections.
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How Appeal Court Judgment Ended My Stay In PDP — Gov Lawal
Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has explained that the lingering legal crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), culminating in a recent Appeal Court ruling, forced him to leave the party for the All Progressives Congress (APC). On Monday, the Appeal Court upheld the judgment of a Federal High Court which restrained the PDP from conducting the National Convention in Ibadan, Oyo State capital, on November 15 and 16, 2025. The court …
PDP Crisis: Gov Lawal Speaks On Defection To APC
The Governor of Zamfara State, Dauda Lawal, has broken his silence following his unexpected defection to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). New Telegraph had earlier reported that Governor Lawal and his deputy, Mallam Mani Mummuni, dumped the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and announced their defection to the APC on Monday, March 9, after a... The post PDP Crisis: Gov Lawal Speaks On Defection To APC appeared first on New Telegraph.
Appeal Court ruling on PDP forced my exit
Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has said that the recent judgment of the Court of Appeal on the crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) played a decisive role in his decision to defect to the All Progressives Congress (APC).Lawal, who recently left the PDP, said the lingering legal battles and internal divisions within the opposition party made it increasingly difficult to remain, despite his efforts to promote reconciliation amo…
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