Lawmaker from Sen. Yari’s constituency dumps APC for PDP

A member representing former governor Abdulaziz Yari’s constituency in Zamfara State House of Assembly, Shamsuddeen Hassan Basko, has defected from the All Progressives Congress (APC) to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

The defection of Mr Hassan (APC, Mafara North) was announced on Thursday at the plenary by the Speaker of Zamfara State House of Assembly during the presentation of the 2026 proposed budget by Governor Dauda Lawal.

Mr Hassan’s defection is the latest blow to the APC and Senator Yari’s plummeting political influence in Zamfara State.

Yari had contested to be Senate President of the 10th Senate over two years ago, but was defeated by Senator Godswill Akpabio.

Hassan said his defection was due to the deepening crises and poor leadership within the APC at both the local government and state levels.

The lawmaker said his departure was necessary for the betterment of his constituents, even though he expressed gratitude for the opportunities and experiences gained during his time in the APC.

Mr Hassan told the ward leadership to consider the letter as his formal notice of exit from the APC, noting that he had forwarded the letter to the Zamfara State APC chairman and Talata Mafara Local Government APC chairman.

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