The Governor of Zamfara State, Dauda Lawal, has defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
The development, which emerged on Monday, marks a significant shift in Nigeria’s political landscape as the number of governors under the ruling APC has now risen to 31 across the federation.
Governor Lawal, who was elected on the platform of the PDP, is said to have finalized his defection after consultations with key political stakeholders in the state and at the national level.
Political observers say the move is expected to reshape political alignments ahead of future elections, particularly as the APC continues to consolidate its influence across several states.
The defection is also seen as a major setback for the PDP, which has been grappling with internal leadership disputes and declining control of key states.
Further details surrounding the governor’s decision and the circumstances leading to the defection are expected to emerge in the coming hours.
