Eight members of the Zamfara State House of Assembly have resigned from the All Progressives Congress (APC), citing insecurity, injustice, and other issues affecting the wellbeing of the people. The lawmakers, including an ally of former Governor Abdul'aziz Yari, said they could no longer remain in a political party which they said had failed to provide adequate security for citizens. This development adds to the growing political changes within Zamfara APC, where internal disagreements and realignments have continued to shape the political landscape ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The lawmakers who resigned are Hon. Aliyu Ango Kagara (Talata Mafara South), Hon. Ibrahim Tukur Bakura (Bakura), Hon. Faruk Musa Dosara (Maradun I), Hon. Barrister Bashir Abubakar Masama (Bukkuyum North), Hon. Muktaru Nasiru Kaura (Kaura North), Hon. Nasiru Abdullahi (Maru North), Hon. Bashar Bello (Bungudu West), and Hon. Bashar Aliyu (Gummi I). Their resignation was announced in a statement where they expressed dissatisfaction with what they described as the party's inability to address challenges confronting the state, particularly the worsening security situation.
The resigned lawmakers accused Governor Dauda Lawal's administration of failing to give adequate attention to insecurity affecting rural communities. They alleged that the party had failed to properly address insecurity and had reneged on earlier agreements. The lawmakers also claimed they had gone for 32 months without receiving salaries, allowances, and other entitlements. This, they said, was a major reason for their decision to leave the APC.
Speaking on behalf of the group, Kagara said they decided to leave the APC because the party had failed to address the security concerns of their constituents. He said their constituents in rural areas who voted them into power to address their security concerns were not being given any attention. The lawmakers did not immediately disclose their next political destination.
The state APC Publicity Secretary, Hon. Ibrahim Danmadamin Birnin Magaji, said the party was yet to be officially notified of the resignations. He said the party had only seen the resignation letters on social media and was waiting for official correspondence from their respective political wards. Danmadamin added that the party would communicate its stand once it receives the copies officially.
Danmadamin said the APC was not aware of any grievances until it saw the letters online. He did not specify whether the party would try to negotiate with the resigned lawmakers or accept their decision. The development has raised concerns about the stability of the APC in Zamfara State ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The resignation of the eight lawmakers has significant implications for the APC in Zamfara State. The party will need to regroup and reassess its strategy to maintain its presence in the state. The lawmakers' decision to leave the party over issues of insecurity and unpaid salaries highlights the challenges facing the party in addressing the concerns of its members and constituents.
Key points
- The eight lawmakers cited insecurity and unpaid salaries as reasons for their resignation from the APC.
- The resigned lawmakers claimed they had gone for 32 months without receiving salaries, allowances, and other entitlements.
- The development has raised concerns about the stability of the APC in Zamfara State ahead of the 2027 general elections.
