Wednesday, March 25, 2026 - Wadatau Madawaki has resigned as Zamfara State Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology following a major political shift triggered by Dauda Lawal’s defection to the All Progressives Congress.
Madawaki said his decision was based on loyalty to the
Peoples Democratic Party, stating: “I only resigned because the governor is
joining the APC. I’m a PDP member… and I’m not ready to be an APC member.” He
dismissed claims of coercion, adding: “The governor has never forced anyone to
resign… I only resigned because I think it is an honourable thing to do.”
The Zamfara State Government has since accepted his
resignation, with Abubakar Nakwada confirming that Abdulmalik Gajam will act in
the role. The development comes amid sweeping defections in the state, as
members of the Zamfara State House of Assembly moved en masse from the PDP to
the APC.
Speaker Bilyaminu Moriki announced the shift during plenary
in Gusau, saying: “It became necessary for all of us to support Gov. Dauda
Lawal to bring more development to the state.” Key lawmakers, including Deputy
Speaker Adamu Aliyu, Majority Leader Bello Mazawaje and Chief Whip Rilwanu
Nagambo, were among those who defected.
Following the move, all 24 members of the Zamfara State
House of Assembly are now aligned with the APC, giving the party full control
of the legislature. Governor Lawal also defected alongside his deputy, Mani
Mummuni, and several members of the state executive council, citing internal
challenges within the PDP.
The APC has scheduled an official reception for the new
members, expected to be attended by Kashim Shettima and other party leaders.
The wave of defections marks a significant political realignment in Zamfara,
with both the executive and legislative arms of government now under APC
control.
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