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PDP remains strong despite defections - Zamfara party chieftain

Thompson Nsisongabasi

Oct 29, 2025

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The Zamfara chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has said that it remains steadfast despite defections to the All Progressives Congress, APC.

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This was stated in a Wednesday statement released in Gusau by Mr Halliru Andi, the party's Publicity Secretary.

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While PDP governs the state, APC controls the federal government.

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The statement came in response to the defection of Maharazu Faru, the representative of Maradun II constituency in the Zamfara State House of Assembly.

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Faru, along with PDP executives from five wards and others, cited Governor Dauda Lawal's failure to fulfil his campaign promises as the reason for his defection to the APC.

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"Dauda failed to address challenges ranging from insecurity, which is the main reason people voted for him,ÔÇØ the lawmaker said.

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However, PDP said it was not perturbed by Faru's excuses for his action.

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"The PDP under the able leadership of Dr Jamil Jibo Magayaki has noted the defection of Hon. Marahazu Faru, member representing Maradun II Constituency in the State House of Assembly, to the All Progressives Congress, APC.

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"While we respect his personal choice, we are not surprised. History has shown that those who put personal interest above the collective will of the people often find themselves on the wrong side of history. The PDP remains the only party with a genuine commitment to the rescue and rebuilding of Zamfara State,ÔÇØ he said.

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He stated that Governor Dauda Lawal's leadership has been steadily restoring hope, strengthening institutions, and safeguarding the lives and livelihoods of the people of Zamfara.

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"The ongoing reforms and development initiatives are clear proof that the PDP is the party of progress and compassion.

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"We are confident that Hon. Faru will soon regret his decision, as the people of Zamfara have already made up their minds to stand firmly with the PDP.

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"Come the next elections, our party will win overwhelmingly at all levels from the wards to the national stage because the PDP remains the true party of the masses.

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"We call on our members and supporters to remain steadfast and proud. No defection can shake our foundation or stop the will of the people. The PDP remains strong, united, and deeply rooted in the hearts of Zamfara people,ÔÇØ the statement said.

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The News Agency of Nigeria reports that PDP continues to hold the majority in the Zamfara State House of Assembly with 14 members, while APC now has 10 lawmakers.

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— Thompson Nsisongabasi

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