Seven lawmakers in Zamfara State have defected from the All Progressives Congress (APC), in a development that could further reshape the political landscape in the state.
The lawmakers reportedly announced their defection amid growing political realignments ahead of the 2027 general elections. Their move comes in the home state of former governor and prominent APC figure, Abdul’aziz Yari.
The development is expected to attract significant attention within the party, given Zamfara’s importance to the APC and the wider political calculations ahead of the next election.
The identities of the lawmakers and the political parties they have joined were not immediately clear at the time of filing this report.
Defections have become increasingly common in Nigeria’s National and state assemblies, with lawmakers frequently citing internal party disagreements, political realignment and the interests of their constituents when announcing changes in affiliation.
The latest development is likely to fuel further speculation about the direction of Zamfara politics as political parties begin positioning themselves ahead of the 2027 elections.
