Zamfara Lawmakers Leave APC Over Governance and Security Issues

Eight members of the Zamfara State House of Assembly have resigned from the All Progressives Congress (APC), expressing concerns over internal party disputes, insecurity, and the performance of the state government. The lawmakers, representing various constituencies, submitted their resignation letters to their respective APC ward leaders.

The resigning members include Ibrahim T. Tukur (Bakura Constituency), Aliyu Ango Kagara (Talata Mafara South), Bashar Aliyu (Gummi I), Faruk Musa Dosara (Maradun I), Basiru Bello (Bungudu West), Nasiru Abdullahi (Maru North), and Mukhtaru Nasiru Jikan Shehu (Kaura Namoda North).

They indicated that their decisions followed consultations within their political circles and constituencies, citing disagreements among APC members and leaders in Zamfara, as well as perceived unfair treatment and uncertainty within the party. Additionally, they expressed dissatisfaction with Governor Dauda Lawal's administration, accusing it of poor governance and inadequate responses to the security challenges in the state.