Eight Local Government Council chairmen elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Zamfara state, have switched loyalty to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
The Local Government Council chairmen who joined the ruling PDP in Zamfara State are; Alhaji Muhammadu Umar, Birnin Magaji LGA chairman, Alhaji Salisu Isah Dangulbi (Maru LGA), Alhaji Nasiru Zarumi Masamar Mudi ( Bukkuyum LGA) and Alhaji Ahmed Balarabe Anka( Anka LGA).
Others are Alhaji Lawali Abdullahi( Kaura Namoda LGA), Alhaji Shehu Muhammad Faru (Maradun LGA), Alh Abdulaziz Ahmed Nahuche(Bungudu LGA), and Aminu Mudi Tsafe of Tsafe LGA.
The council Chairmen announced their defection shortly after a meeting with Governor Bello Matawalle in Sokoto on Saturday.
Alh Ahmed Balarabe Anka, who briefed after the meeting, said their decision to join the ruling PDP in Zamfara State, along with their supporters, was as a result of Governor Bello Muhammad’s leadership style in restoring peace and tranquility in all parts of the state within a short period of time.
