Gusau, Zamfara state – Hon. Muhammad Lawal Kuryar Madaro, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate who lost the Kaura Namoda South State House of Assembly election, has defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2027 elections.
Kuryar’s defection was reportedly announced on Saturday, October 11, at a high-profile gathering organised by Hon. Yazeed Shehu Danfulani Projects at the Taula Arena in Gusau.
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Legit.ng gathers that the defection comes months after the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared APC’s Kamilu Sa’idu the victor in the August supplementary election for the Kaura Namoda South constituency.
Returning Officer Lawal Sa’adu from the Federal University Gusau confirmed Sa’idu’s triumph, with the APC candidate securing 1,181 votes against Kurya’s 194 in the runoff.
Overall, across the constituency, the APC amassed 8,182 votes to the PDP’s 5,544, highlighting the APC’s strong grip despite the high-stakes contest reportedly backed by a multi-billion naira war chest from PDP Governor Dauda Lawal.
Why I dumped PDP for APC – Kuryar
Following his defection to the APC, Kuryar expressed disappointment with his former party, PDP’s direction and the leadership of Governor Dauda Lawal.
He lambasted the Lawal administration for losing focus, particularly on security, which he blamed for his electoral defeat and the broader instability plaguing Zamfara.
However, he urged his followers to unite behind APC leader Dr Bello Matawalle, the minister of state for defence, in efforts to restore peace and progress.
Source: Legit.ng
