Zamfara Governor and Deputy Join APC Party

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The Zamfara State Governor and Deputy Governor formally left the People's Democratic Party (PDP) to join the All Progressives Congress (APC) on March 9, 2026. This shift boosts APC's political strength in Zamfara ahead of the 2027 elections and may influence voter support and party dynamics in the region. APC leaders, including Governor Matawalle, have praised the defection and called for unity within the party.

Reported Facts

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•Governor Dauda officially defected from PDP to APC on March 9, 2026.
•Deputy Governor of Zamfara also joined APC alongside the Governor on the same date.
•Governor Matawalle publicly welcomed Dauda's defection and urged party unity on March 10, 2026.
•Shinkafi expressed confidence that Zamfara will support APC's Tinubu in the 2027 elections.
•The defection was announced and celebrated with the APC flag raised in Zamfara on March 9, 2026.

What Could Happen If...

▸If Zamfara voters respond positively to the Governor's defection APC could consolidate power in Zamfara, improving its chances in the 2027 elections and weakening PDP influence in the state.

Key Actors

Countries

🌍Nigeria

Organizations

🏛All Progressives Congress 🏛People's Democratic Party

People

👤Dauda Lawal(Governor of Zamfara State)👤Mani Garba(Deputy Governor of Zamfara State)

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AFRICAPremium Times (Nigeria)Matawalle speaks on Governor Dauda’s defection to APC AFRICAVanguard (Nigeria)Why I left PDP – Dauda, Zamfara gov AFRICAPunch (Nigeria)Matawalle hails Zamfara gov’s APC defection, seeks unity AFRICAVanguard (Nigeria)Shinkafi hails Lawal’s APC defection, says Zamfara will deliver Tinubu again in 2027