Zamfara: PDP Assembly Candidate Defects to APC Ahead of 2023 Elections

Muhammad Lawal Kurya, a PDP candidate who lost in the Kaura Namoda South State, has defected to the APC in Zamfara ahead of the 2023 elections. The defection was announced at a high-profile gathering that included notable figures like Yaze Shehu Danfulani.

Kurya expressed disappointment with the PDP's leadership, particularly Governor Dauda Lawal, blaming the party's loss on issues like security and instability. He urged unity behind APC leader Dr. Bello Matawalle.

This defection comes amidst a political landscape marked by shifts in allegiance and power dynamics in Zamfara.