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Zamfara: Serving Assembly Member Joins APC
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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Zamfara State has suffered another setback following the defection of a serving member of the State House of Assembly representing Maradun II Constituency, Maharazu Salisu, to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Salisu, who announced his defection on Tuesday at the APC State Secretariat in Gusau, said his decision was driven by pressure from his constituents, who expressed disappointment over what they described as the PDP government’s neglect and lack of developmental projects in the area.
He said, “My esteemed constituents, whom I represent at the State House of Assembly, summoned me and lamented that the ruling PDP has failed to deliver on the campaign promises made by Governor Dauda Lawal. I have done my best as a lawmaker to ensure my constituency benefits from the dividends of democracy, but all efforts proved abortive.
“Apart from being excluded from the list of beneficiaries of state government projects, there has never been any political appointment for my constituency or Maradun Local Government in general.”
Hon. Salisu disclosed that his defection to the APC was alongside leaders of the PDP across five wards in his constituency, Faru/Magami, Gidan Goga, Kaya, Tsibiri, and Gora as well as one other ward in Maradun town.
Receiving the defectors, the APC State Chairman, Hon. Tukur Danfulani Maikatako, described the development as another sign that the party was growing stronger and more united across Zamfara.
Maikatako commended the leadership of the APC in the state, including former Governor and Senator Abdulaziz Yari Abubakar and the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Mohammed Matawalle, for their continuous efforts to support the people of the state through empowerment and poverty alleviation initiatives.
He said, “This development shows that, in the next few weeks, Zamfara will be entirely APC. We assure all defectors that they will be treated equally and given every opportunity to contribute to the growth of the party both at the state and national levels.
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2027: “You Cannot Stop Us From Entering Your States” — Kwankwaso Warns Governors, Says Nigeria Is Bigger Than Any Election
Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, 2027 vice-presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has warned governors against attempting to prevent him and other opposition leaders from entering their states to campaign ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Kwankwaso said governors who believe they can stop opposition candidates from visiting their states are making a serious mistake, stressing that political leaders should not use their positions to restrict legitimate political activities.
The NDC vice-presidential candidate said Nigeria must remain bigger than any election or administration, suggesting that political contests should not be allowed to undermine the country’s unity or democratic process.
His comments come as the NDC intensifies its political activities and outreach ahead of the 2027 elections, with the party seeking support across different parts of the country.
Kwankwaso, who is running alongside Peter Obi on the NDC ticket, has in recent weeks been involved in political consultations and engagements across northern states as the opposition party builds its campaign structure.
The former Kano State governor said attempts by state governors to restrict opposition movements would not stop the party from engaging Nigerians and presenting its political message across the country.
He stressed that every political party and candidate should be given the opportunity to meet voters, explain their programmes and seek support without unnecessary restrictions or intimidation.
Kwankwaso’s warning adds to growing political tension ahead of the 2027 elections, with opposition parties increasingly challenging the influence of incumbent governors and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) across the states.
Former Deputy Governor of Bauchi State, Sagir Saleh, has dumped the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Saleh, who served as deputy governor during the administration of former Governor Isa Yuguda, formally resigned his membership of the APC in a letter.
His resignation comes as efforts to settle disagreements among party members following the 2027 primary elections continue.
His departure is coming alongside those of other prominent APC members, including former two-time governorship aspirant Bala Jibrin and Sunusi Kunde, an associate of the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof Ali Pate.
The affected members have raised concerns about the conduct of the party’s internal affairs, with some accusing the leadership of unfair treatment and alleged imposition of candidates during the primary process.
Saleh submitted his resignation to the APC chairman of Katagum Local Government Area through the chairman of Matsango Ward in Azare.
He gave personal reasons for his decision but did not disclose further details.
Jibrin, who previously served as National Auditor of the defunct Congress for Progressive Change and later sought the APC governorship ticket in Bauchi, also resigned from the party in a letter dated August 31, 2026.
His exit followed his opposition to the emergence of former Bauchi Governor Muhammad Abubakar as the APC candidate for the 2027 governorship election.
Jibrin had criticised the primary process and questioned the way the candidate emerged.
Kunde also left the APC in August, submitting his resignation to the party chairman of Beti Ward in Misau Local Government Area.
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has taken Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke’s re-election to court.
The petition is now on the notice board of the Osun State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal, in Osogbo. The papers went up on Monday, 7 September. Tribunal Secretary, Pefe Belemore, had said the notices would be displayed before noon.
Secretariat staff were already in the courtroom as preparations for sitting continued.
Two petitions challenge the 15 August result that returned Adeleke for another term. The APC case, marked EPT/OS/GOV/01/2026, was filed by its candidate, Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji, against Adeleke, the Accord Party and the Independent National Electoral Commission.
The Peoples Democratic Party case, marked EPT/OS/GOV/02/2026, was filed by Adebayo Olugbenga Adedamola against Adeleke, INEC and Accord. Discover more Maps Legislative Branch Politics Display of the petitions is a procedural step. The parties must still be served before full hearing begins. Adeleke remains the declared winner. The detailed grounds of each petition have not been published. The tribunal has not issued a ruling.State & Local Government
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