POLITICS
Zamfara Governor Dauda Lawal Defects from PDP to APC
The Governor of Zamfara State, Dauda Lawal, has defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), citing the need for political stability and improved governance in the state.
The development was announced in a statement issued by the Director General of Media and Communication in the Governor’s Office, Nuhu Salihu Anka, after consultations with political stakeholders, elders, and supporters across the state.
According to the statement, the decision followed extensive deliberations and was taken in what the governor described as the overriding interest of stability, progress, and sustainable development in Zamfara.
Governor Lawal said persistent internal crises, leadership disagreements, and unresolved structural challenges within the PDP at both the national and state levels influenced his decision to leave the party.
He noted that the situation within the party had created uncertainty and distractions that could hinder effective governance and the delivery of democratic dividends to the people of Zamfara State.
The governor also stressed that his primary responsibility remains ensuring peace, security, and development in the state, adding that aligning with the APC would provide greater political unity and stronger cooperation with the Federal Government.
The final deliberation on the defection reportedly took place at the Government House in Gusau under the coordination of the Deputy Governor alongside senior government officials and key political stakeholders.
Lawal expressed appreciation to members and supporters of the PDP for their support over the years but said the current political realities within the party made the move necessary.
He added that by joining the APC, his administration aims to strengthen unity, improve security, accelerate development, and ensure that Zamfara State benefits from closer collaboration with the Federal Government.
The state government also called on citizens, political leaders, and supporters to remain calm and supportive as the state enters what it described as a new political phase aimed at promoting unity, stability, and development.
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abia State has put to rest speculation over its governorship ticket, with the state Chairman, Hon. Chijioke Chukwu, reaffirming Eric Opah as the party’s candidate for the 2027 general election.
Speaking in an exclusive interview with FLO 94.9 FM, Chukwu declared that all controversies surrounding the party’s primaries have been resolved, and the results announced by the primary election committee — and subsequently ratified by the APC National Working Committee — remain valid and binding.
“The results of the primaries as announced by the primary election committee and ratified by the National Working Committee stand,” Chukwu said. He stressed that Eric Opah is the authentic governorship candidate of the APC in Abia State.
The chairman called on all party members to bury their differences and close ranks in order to build a formidable APC ahead of the 2027 polls.
In the same interview, Chukwu also confirmed that Hon. Erondu Uchenna will be the party’s candidate for the Abia South Senatorial District seat in the upcoming elections.
The National Publicity Secretary of the African Democratic Congress, Bolaji Abdullahi, has alleged that Justice Peter Lifu acted in contempt of court by issuing a judgment that deregistered the ADC and four other political parties despite a pending appeal.
According to Abdullahi, the Court of Appeal had directed that no action should be taken on the matter until the appeal is heard on October 27. He argued that proceeding with the judgment before the appellate court’s determination amounts to a disregard for the court’s directive.
“Justice Peter Lifu, the judge who gave the judgment that deregistered the ADC and four other parties, should be arrested. The Appeal Court said don’t act until the case is heard on October 27. He’s acting in contempt of court,” Abdullahi stated.
The remarks add a new dimension to the legal and political controversy surrounding the status of the affected political parties, with the matter expected to be further addressed when the appeal comes up for hearing.
KANO — Mustapha Rabiu Kwankwaso has been announced as the deputy governorship candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in Kano State ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Mustapha is the son of Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, a leading figure in the party and former governor of Kano State.
The announcement comes amid ongoing political realignments within the NDC in Kano. The party recently unveiled Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo as its governorship candidate for the state, following consultations among party stakeholders.
Political observers say the emergence of Mustapha Kwankwaso as running mate is expected to generate discussions within Kano’s political landscape, given his family ties to the influential Kwankwasiyya movement led by his father.
The NDC has continued to position itself as a major opposition force ahead of the 2027 elections, with the party’s leadership expressing confidence in its chances across key states, including Kano.
Party officials are expected to provide further details on the candidature and campaign strategy in the coming days.
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