Hon. Maharazu Faru, a member of the Zamfara State House of Assembly representing the Maradun II constituency, along with his ward chairmen, has defected from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state.
During a formal declaration on Tuesday at the APC headquarters in Gusau, the state capital, Hon. Faru cited several reasons for their decision to leave the PDP, including a lack of focus on development projects in their area.
He stated, ‘We are forced to leave the PDP due to inconsistency, poor leadership, and a lack of development projects in our constituency. We are in dire need of projects in our area.’
According to him, the Maradun II constituency, which comprises Gidan Goga ward, Kaya ward, and Faru/Magami ward, has experienced a significant absence of development initiatives from the current administration.
In a notification letter addressed to the Hon. Speaker of the Zamfara State House of Assembly, and signed by Hon. Maharazu Salisu Faru, he wrote: ‘I, Hon. Maharazu Salisu Faru, Member representing the Maradun II State Constituency in this esteemed House of Assembly, having reviewed the recent developments within our party, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), particularly at the national level, and my personal assessment of what I perceive as poor leadership within the party in Zamfara State, wish to announce that, effective today, the 28th day of October, 2025, I am ceasing to be a member of the PDP in Zamfara State and have joined the All Progressives Congress (APC).’
He concluded, ‘This decision follows extensive consultations, especially with my constituents, who have all decided to move to the APC starting from my ward.’
Receiving the defected member and his supporters, the Zamfara State APC Chairman, Tukur Umar Danfulani, expressed appreciation, noting that the APC has continued to attract reputable and distinguished individuals, even though it is not the ruling party in the state.
He emphasized that this influx is a testament to the growing confidence in the APC at both the state and national levels for its exemplary leadership.