Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has firmly declined an invitation to leave the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and join the African Democratic Congress (ADC), following a public appeal by the ADC’s state chairman, Kabiru Garba.
During a press conference in Gusau on Friday, Garba had urged Lawal to defect from the PDP, suggesting the move would be in the best interest of both the state and the country.
“I am calling on Governor Dauda Lawal to leave PDP and join the ADC if he really wants to retain his seat come 2027,” Garba declared.
However, in response to the appeal, the governor dismissed the idea, saying he remained committed to the PDP and had no interest in joining another political platform.
Speaking with DAILY GAZETTE, the governor’s Special Assistant on Media and Communications, Mustafa Kaura, reaffirmed Lawal’s stance:
“Governor Dauda Lawal will not accept the state’s ADC chairman’s invitation to join the party. He has no intention of leaving his party, PDP, and will continue to work for the success of the PDP.”
When asked whether former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s rumored move to the ADC would influence Lawal’s decision, Kaura was emphatic:
“It will not affect Governor Lawal’s decision to remain in PDP.
The Governor has said it several times that he will not dump the PDP no matter the pressure. As such, he is a PDP supporter for life.”
Governor Lawal’s rejection of the ADC’s offer comes amid growing speculation around political realignments ahead of the 2027 elections, with parties positioning themselves to win over key figures.
