Nine Zamfara Assembly members defect to APC

By Idris Salisu, Gusau
Nine members of the Zamfara State House of Assembly have defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC), citing disagreements over insecurity and what they described as inadequate concern for the welfare of residents.
One of the lawmakers, Aliyu Ango Kagara, who represents Talata Mafara South Constituency, said their disagreement with Governor Dauda Lawal was triggered by security challenges in the state and concerns over the plight of the people.
Kagara said the lawmakers’ decision to raise the issue of insecurity on the floor of the Assembly did not go down well with the governor, leading to disagreements and their subsequent suspension.
“Because of the l...