Gusau, Zamfara State, Nigeria – The Zamfara State chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Jamil Jibo Magayaki, has defected to the All Progressives Congress.
Magayaki announced his decision in a statement shared on his social media platforms, saying the move was influenced by the current political developments in Zamfara State. His defection follows the recent move by Governor Dauda Lawal to the APC, Okay News reports.
In the statement, the former PDP chairman said he decided to align with the ruling party due to what he described as the prevailing political realities in the state. According to him, the decision was aimed at supporting a platform he believes is better positioned to address issues of security, development and governance.
He added that the move was made after careful consideration of the political situation and the need to pursue solutions that would benefit the people of Zamfara.
