Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has explained the reason for his decision to leave the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and join the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
In a statement released on Monday by the Director-General of the governor’s media team, Nuhu Salihu Anka, the move was attributed to the prolonged leadership crisis within the PDP.
According to the statement, the governor’s decision “was reached after wide consultations with political stakeholders and supporters, particularly in view of the prolonged internal crisis, leadership disagreements, and unresolved structural challenges within the PDP at both the national and state levels.
“These challenges have continued to create uncertainty and distractions that could hinder effective governance and the delivery of democratic dividends to the people of Zamfara State.
“The governor emphasized that his primary responsibility remains the peace, security, and development of Zamfara State.
“Consequently, it became necessary to align with a political platform that provides greater unity, stability, and stronger cooperation with the federal government for the benefit of the people.”