Defection: Shettima to receive Zamfara gov into APC Tuesday

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Vice President Kashim Shettima is set to formally welcome Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State into the All Progressives Congress.

The state APC Chairman, Tukur Maikatako, said Shettima would visit Gusau, the state capital, on Tuesday to welcome Dauda into the party.

Maikatako, who spoke during a meeting with party stakeholders in Gusau on Saturday, said Shettima was expected to lead the national leadership of the party for the occasion.

He said the development underscored the APC’s commitment to unity and political inclusiveness in Zamfara.

“This visit is an opportunity to welcome back a former APC member who has returned to the fold. Our goal is to consolidate the party’s strength in Zamfara and ensure that all members work together for the progress of the state and Nigeria,” Maikatako said. He emphasised the need for party members to set aside factional differences and embrace collective goals, noting that a united APC would enhance its performance in the 2027 polls.

“Governor Lawal’s return highlights that APC remains a party that provides a home for those committed to good governance and development.

“I urge all our esteemed members across the 147 wards of the 14 local government areas in the state to come out en masse on Tuesday to honour the presidential visit, which is meant to strengthen and boost the popularity of the APC ahead of the 2027 general elections,” he said.

Maikatako also reiterated that the APC’s focus is on shared objectives, including the prosperity of Zamfara and the advancement of the country, urging party members to actively engage their communities to promote unity and party growth. Punch