Mass defection looms in Zamfara APC as 69 ex-councilors defect to PDP

At least 69 former councillors and 14 local government council secretaries have announced their defection from the All Progressives Congress to the Peoples’ Democratic Party in Zamfara state.

This is contained in a statement signed by Jamilu Iliyasu, the press secretary to governor Bello Matawalle, and made available to newsmen.

He said the defectors, who had served as elected councillors between 2012 and 2019, moved from the APC to the PDP under the auspices of the state chapter of the ex-councillors forum.

The leader of the ex-councillors, Tukur Magami, said their decision to leave their former party followed their strong belief in the leadership style of the governor.

He mentioned especially his fight against insecurity and his provision of good political atmosphere in all parts of the state.