Vice President Kashim Shettima is set to formally receive Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, into the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Tuesday, in what is expected to be a high-profile political event in the state.
Governor Lawal recently defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), alongside his deputy, cabinet members, and key supporters, citing internal crises within the party as a major reason for his decision.
The governor announced his defection while in Saudi Arabia through his deputy, Mani Mummuni, who also disclosed that preparations were underway for his formal reception into the ruling party.
As part of the arrangements, the Zamfara State Government has inaugurated a committee to coordinate the reception for the Vice President and ensure a seamless induction ceremony.
The committee, chaired by Deputy Governor Mummuni, comprises both loyalists of the governor and existing APC members.
According to a statement by Suleman Ahmad Tudu, the committee is tasked with promoting party unity and facilitating the smooth integration of new entrants into the APC.
Mummuni, while inaugurating the committee, urged members to discharge their responsibilities with diligence, stressing that Governor Lawal remains committed to fairness and inclusiveness within the party.
Also speaking, the Zamfara APC Chairman, Tukur Umar Danfulani, called on party supporters to embrace the development in good faith, describing it as a step towards building a united progressive front in the state.
The statement further revealed that the APC in Zamfara has recorded a significant boost in membership following the governor’s defection, with over 210,000 new members joining the party.
This brings the total membership in the state to more than 300,000, underscoring the governor’s grassroots influence.
The event is expected to mark a major political realignment in Zamfara State ahead of future electoral activities.
