2027: Tinubu Reconciles With 8 Zamfara Lawmakers Who Dumped APC, ADC Defection Shelved

2027: Tinubu Reconciles With 8 Zamfara Lawmakers Who Dumped APC, ADC Defection Shelved

 

Eight members of the Zamfara State House of Assembly who recently resigned from the All Progressives Congress (APC) have reportedly agreed to return to the ruling party following a meeting with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

 

The lawmakers, who had earlier dumped the APC amid internal disagreements, were said to have reconsidered their decision after meeting with the President at the Presidential Villa in Abuja.

 

The meeting, which reportedly took place on Sunday night, October 18, was facilitated by the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, who led the delegation alongside a member of the House of Representatives, Aminu Sani Jaji.

 

The development comes amid speculation that the eight legislators were preparing to defect to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), an opposition party that has been attracting political attention ahead of the 2027 general elections.

 

However, following the engagement with Tinubu, efforts are reportedly underway to address their grievances and persuade them to remain within the APC.

 

The lawmakers had announced their resignation from the ruling party in early October, citing worsening insecurity in Zamfara State, alleged injustice, internal divisions and the non-payment of their salaries and allowances.

 

Their departure had raised questions about the APC’s internal political situation in Zamfara, particularly as political activities intensify ahead of the 2027 elections.

 

2027: Tinubu Reconciles With 8 Zamfara Lawmakers Who Dumped APC, ADC Defection Shelved