A member of the Zamfara State House of Assembly, Hon. Maharazu Salisu Faru, representing Maradun II Constituency, has defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) alongside more than 1,000 supporters.

Faru, who formally announced his defection at the APC state secretariat in Gusau on Tuesday, accused the PDP-led administration in Zamfara of injustice and neglect of his constituency.

Faru said, “After due consultations with my constituents and political associates, we resolved to join the APC because we believe it offers a better platform for progress and inclusion.

“Our people have not seen any meaningful dividend of democracy under the present government, and we can no longer continue to be sidelined.”

According to the lawmaker, the decision to dump the PDP followed extensive consultations with political stakeholders and ward leaders across the five wards in Maradun II Constituency, who unanimously endorsed his defection.

Faru said he had also officially informed the State House of Assembly through a letter dated October 28, 2025, which was submitted to the Clerk of the House.

Receiving the lawmaker and his supporters, the APC State Chairman, Alhaji Danfulani Maikatako, described the move as a boost for the party.

“On behalf of the APC family in Zamfara, I welcome Hon. Faru and his supporters. You will be treated like every other member of our party. We also call on other lawmakers and PDP members to join the APC and contribute to rebuilding our state,” Maikatako stated.