The All Progressive Congress has announced the defection of 8 former State House of Assembly aspirants under the umbrella of PDP to APC in Zamfara State
The information was contained in a statement issued by the State APC Publicity Secretary, Mr. Yusuf Idris on Tuesday.
Mr. Yusuf said the former aspirants announced their decision to join the ruling party during a meeting with Gov. Matawalle today.
The defectors submitted their PDP certificates of clearance to the governor after they were presented by the state Chairman.
The defectors attacked the PDP for lack of direction and political focus, insisting the exemplary leadership qualities of Gov. Matawalle induced them to join his train.
The Governor welcome them to the party with open arms, saying they made the best decision regarding the interest of the people.
The decamped includes; Kashim Jafaru, Rukkayya Abdullahi, Isah Ibrahim-Labbo, Abubakar Abdulaziz, Bala Ibrahim, Jamilu Bawa, Ibrahim Surajo, and the leader of the defecting team, Murtala Mainasara.