THIS DAWN — Recent speculation suggest that Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State might defect from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
The rumors gained traction after ADC leaders in Zamfara openly invited him to join their ranks.
They described the party as a rising force ahead of the 2027 elections.
On July 5, 2025, ADC Zamfara Chairman Kabiru Garba held a press briefing in Gusau, urging Governor Lawal to leave the PDP and join the ADC.
Garba argued that Lawal’s defection would strengthen the party and help secure his political future.
He emphasized that ADC’s doors were open to all, including the governor, and described the party as “an emerging force in Zamfara politics”.
Governor Lawal’s Response
The governor swiftly rejected the invitation. His media aide, Mustafa Kaura, clarified as follows:
- Lawal remains firmly in the PDP.
- He has no intention of defecting to ADC.
- The governor believes ADC has “nothing to offer him” and dismissed the speculation as unfounded.
This categorical rejection puts to rest claims that he is “coming to ADC.”
Zamfara politics has been volatile, with defections common as parties position themselves for the 2027 elections.
ADC Wooed Governor Lawal
ADC is attempting to expand its influence by courting high-profile figures like Governor Lawal.
However, Lawal’s rejection underscores his loyalty to PDP, where he has built his political base.
Despite ADC’s overtures, Governor Dauda Lawal’s team said that he is not defecting and that he remains in the PDP.
Lawal’s team dismissed ADC’s invitation as irrelevant to his political trajectory.
The speculation of his “coming to ADC” is gathering moss, and it highlights the growing maneuvering among parties ahead of 2027.
More details will be published by this medium as soon as they are available.
