BREAKING: Pressure as ex-governor of Zamfara defects to APC

Former governor of Zamfara state, Alhaji Mamuda Shinkafi, has defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

Shinkafi defected on Sunday, March 12.

The former governor who became the state governor in 2007 on the platform of All Nigeria People’s Party (ANPP) and defected to the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in 2008.

He, however lost to the APC in 2011 and had since then remained in the opposition.

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According to The Guardian, Shinkafi announced his decision to join the APC at a ceremony in Gusau, the state capital.

He said his decision is the outcome of a long negotiation between me and stakeholders who have faith in me and my leadership qualities.

He told all his supporters to join him as he strove to make the APC stronger.

According to Daily Post, Shinkafo also disclosed that all his former cabinet members, including his former Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji Mamman Bawa, had joined him into the APC.

Alhaji Muntari Anka, who served as a deputy governor, had similarly defected to the APC in Anka Local Government a few days ago.

Source: Legit.ng