Seven Zamfara Lawmakers Leave APC Over Insecurity Issues

On Sunday, seven lawmakers from the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Zamfara State announced their defection from the party, citing concerns over insecurity, alleged injustice, and other issues affecting citizens' well-being. This decision follows a public defection led by Hajiya Hadiza Liman to the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) on Friday, where she and other APC members expressed dissatisfaction with the party's leadership.

The defecting lawmakers, including Aliyu Ango Kagara, Ibrahim Tukur Bakura, Faruk Musa Dosara, Barrister Bashir Abubakar Masama, Muktaru Nasiru Kaura, Nasiru Abdullahi, Bashar Bello, and Bashar Aliyu, were previously suspended for attempting to impeach the Speaker of the State House of Assembly. Their suspension issues remain unresolved, affecting their chances of securing return tickets from the APC.

They expressed that they could no longer remain in a party that failed to ensure adequate security and address the state's challenges. The lawmakers did not disclose their next political destination, but their resignation reflects ongoing political realignments in Zamfara ahead of the 2027 general elections.