By Idris Salisu, Gusau
Nine members of the Zamfara State House of Assembly have dumped the All Progressives Congress, APC, citing what they described as a lack of concern for the welfare of the people and disagreements over insecurity in the state.
One of the lawmakers, Aliyu Ango Kagara, who represents Talata-Mafara South, said their disagreements with Governor Dauda Lawal were largely rooted in the security challenges confronting the state and what he described as the government’s inadequate response to the plight of residents.
Kagara said the lawmakers raised concerns about insecurity on the floor of the Assembly, but their position did not go down well with the governor, leading to disagreements and their subsequent suspension.
“Because of the lack of security and lack of concern for the people of Zamfara, we raised the issue in the House, which did not go down well with the governor.
“That was why we had issues with him, which led to our suspension and later dumping of APC,” Kagara said.
The lawmaker, however, alleged that their grievances persisted, claiming that some party leaders conspired against them and denied them a fair hearing.
The lawmakers include Kagara, representing Talata-Mafara South; Muktar Nasir, popularly known as Jikan Shehu, representing Kaura Namoda North; Faruk Dosara Musa, representing Maradun I; and Basiru Bello, representing Bungudu West.
Others are Barrister Bashir A. Masama, representing Bukkuyum North; Ibrahim T. Tukur, representing Bakura; Nasiru Abdullahi, representing Maru North; Yusuf Muhammad Anka, representing Anka; and Rt. Hon. Bashar Aliyu, representing Gummi I.
The development comes amid continuing political disagreements in Zamfara over the handling of insecurity and other governance issues in the state.
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