By Ishaq Zaki
The Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Maradun Local Government Area of Zamfara, Alhaji Muttaka Dalhatu has defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
This is contained in a statement issued in Gusau on Thursday by the State APC Publicity Secretary, Malam Yusuf Idris.
According to him, Dalhatu defected to APC along with his executives and other ward Chairmen on Thursday after meeting with the Minister of State for Defence, Dr Bello Matawalle in Abuja.
Idris said, “The defecting PDP chairman, said their collective decision to abandon the PDP and join Matawalle in the APC became necessary considering his immense contributions in addressing the security situation when he was the Governor of the state.”
Dalhatu pointed out, “the person we voted for to completely arrest the situation had neglected us by busying himself with how to bring down Matawalle, to which we will not be a party.
“We have come to the conclusion that the Dauda Lawal’s PDP-led administration has failed to fulfil all its campaign promises especially regarding security, which is known to every well meaning Zamfara citizen.”
Idris quoted the defecting PDP chairman as accusing Lawal for attempting to “paint Matawalle black again as he did ahead of the 2023 election just to cover his failures.
“This is what forced us to quit PDP, join Matawalle in APC and to clear ourselves from being part of any plan to paint the former governor black just for political reasons.”
Idris also quoted the former PDP chairman.as saying that as indigenes of Maradum LGA, they would not be a party in destroying the hard earned reputation of the minister.
He added, “This is why the entire local government structure collapsed into joining Matawalle in APC.
“This is because he is more matured and reliable politically than Lawal who only dishes out lies to party executives and supporters.”
During the declaration, the chairman was accompanied by the Maradun LGA PDP Secretary, Alhaji Sani Danbaza, PDP State Assembly aspirant during the 2023 elections, Hon. Bashar Danbaza and the PDP chairman of Damaga ward.
Among the party leaders that accompanied the chairman were Malam Umar Attahiru and PDP Youths leader of Gora Namaye ward, Hon. Zayyanu Yakubu.
Receiving them into the APC, Matawalle congratulated them for joining the the progressives journey where people were valued and respected with equal opportunities.
The minister said that APC was a party for all where top priority was given to the welfare and the well-being of all members at all times.
He also appreciated their wise decision to join him in APC and their promise to defend him from any blackmail orchestrated by those who never see good in him.
Idris said, “Matawalle assured them of APC’s determination to accord them all the necessary care and consideration like any member to contribute their quota to the success of the party.” (NAN)(www.nannews.ng)