8 Zamfara Lawmakers Quit APC

Eight members of the Zamfara State House of Assembly have resigned from the All Progressives Congress. The lawmakers announced their resignation, citing worsening insecurity and alleged injustice in the state.

The lawmakers, including Aliyu Kagara, Ibrahim Bakura, and Faruk Dosara, said they could no longer remain in a party that had failed to address security challenges. They also claimed they had not received salaries, allowances, and other entitlements for 32 months.

Kagara criticized Governor Dauda Lawal's administration, saying it had not done enough to address insecurity, particularly in rural communities. He said the lawmakers' constituents were not being given attention, despite voting them into power to address security concerns.

The APC said it had yet to receive official copies of the lawmakers' resignation letters. The party's Publicity Secretary, Ibrahim Birnin-Magaji, said the APC had only seen the letters on social media and was awaiting official communication.

Birnin-Magaji said the party would communicate its stand once it received the official copies of the resignation letters. The lawmakers' decision to quit the APC may have implications for the party's strength in the state.

The defection of the lawmakers is a significant development in Zamfara State's politics. It highlights the challenges faced by the APC in maintaining unity among its members, particularly in the face of security concerns and welfare issues.

The lawmakers' resignation may also have implications for Governor Lawal's administration, which has been criticized for its handling of insecurity in the state. The administration will likely face increased pressure to address the security challenges and welfare issues affecting the state.