A member of the Zamfara State Home of Meeting, Maharazu Salisu Faru, representing Maradun II Constituency, has defected from the Peoples Democratic Get together, PDP, to the All Progressives Congress, APC, with over 1,000 of his supporters.
Faru introduced his defection on Tuesday on the APC state secretariat in Gusau, citing alleged injustice inside the PDP and dissatisfaction with the state authorities’s management.
He mentioned his choice adopted consultations with political stakeholders and ward leaders throughout the 5 wards in his constituency, who endorsed the transfer.
Based on him, residents of Maradun II Constituency haven’t benefited from the present PDP-led administration by way of appointments or developmental initiatives.
“After due consultations with my constituents and political associates, we resolved to affix the APC as a result of we imagine it provides a greater platform for progress and inclusion,” Faru said.
He added {that a} formal letter notifying the Home of Meeting of his defection had been submitted to the Clerk of the Home.
Receiving the lawmaker and his supporters, APC State Chairman, Alhaji Danfulani Maikatako, welcomed them and warranted them of equal therapy inside the occasion.
“On behalf of the APC household in Zamfara, I welcome Hon. Faru and his supporters. You’ll be handled like each different member of our occasion. We additionally urge different PDP members to affix us and contribute to rebuilding the state,” Maikatako mentioned.
The event is a part of ongoing political realignments forward of the 2027 common elections in Zamfara State.
