2027 Election: Zamfara Governor Breaks Silence on Alleged Exit From PDP

• Zamfara state governor, Dauda Lawal, has dismissed rumours making the rounds that he plans to defect from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC)
• The governor, in a post shared on his verified X handle, reaffirmed his commitment to the PDP, describing himself as a bonafide member of the party
• The clarification comes following widespread speculation alleging that the governor was considering a move to the APC

Legit.ng journalist Ridwan Adeola has over 9 years of experience covering elections, politics and governance in Nigeria.

Gusau, Zamfara state - Dauda Lawal, the governor of Zamfara state, has dismissed reports of him dumping the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

The clarification comes as Nigerians look forward to the 2027 general elections and amid political schemings ahead of the next poll.

In a tweet on his verified X (formerly known as Twitter) account on Sunday, April 20, Lawal asked Nigerians to “disregard the fake news” about his purported exit from the PDP.

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He wrote with an accompanying audio:

“I am Dauda Lawal, a bona fide member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Disregard the fake news from detractors determined to distract us from the RESCUE MISSION we have embarked on.”

Lawal honours PDP meeting

Meanwhile, Governor Lawal recently attended the PDP Governors forum meeting in Ibadan, Oyo state.

The gathering brought governors from various states to discuss key national issues. It focused on several important topics, including the pressing national challenges, such as security and economic concerns.

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo state hosted the meeting, highlighting the significance of collaboration among PDP leaders.

At different fora, the governor emphasised the need for a unified approach to tackle the challenges facing the party and the nation.

Following their meeting, the PDP governors declared that they would not join any coalition or merger ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar had last month announced the formation of a coalition of opposition parties aimed at unseating President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in 2027. He was flanked at the press conference by Yunusa Tanko, representative of the 2023 Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate Peter Obi, and former Kaduna state governor, Nasir El-Rufai, who recently left the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) for the Social Democratic Party (SDP).

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Arising from the PDP Governors Forum meeting in Ibadan, Oyo state, Lawal and other governors distanced themselves from any coalition or merger talks.

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2027 election: 4 PDP governors allegedly set to defect

Earlier, Legit.ng reported that at least four governors of the PDP are reportedly set to defect to the APC.

The governors are considering supporting (officially) the alleged second term push of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

The defection talks with several PDP governors have reached advanced stages. If this happens, it would be considered a major realignment of political forces ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Source: Legit.ng