Alhaji Munnir Haidara, chairman of Kaura‑Namoda Local Government Area in Zamfara State, has accused former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chairman Sadiq Chiroma of anti‑party activities before defecting to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Haidara alleges that Chiroma secretly met with APC stakeholders during and after a recent state assembly by‑election, actions he says violate the PDP constitution. According to Haidara, Chiroma’s conduct was intended to undermine the PDP’s electoral chances and involved leaking confidential party information. He also linked the defection of former PDP assembly candidate Mohammed Lawal Kurya Madaro to Chiroma’s influence.
Haidara noted that the local PDP was aware of Chiroma’s alleged misconduct before his formal exit from the party. The chairman reiterated the PDP’s support for Governor Dauda Lawal, praising the governor’s “people‑oriented projects” in Kaura‑Namoda and urging residents to continue backing government initiatives. While wishing Chiroma well in his new political journey, Haidara warned that the former chairman would “reap what he sowed” after his defection.
The episode underscores the fluid political dynamics in Zamfara State, where the PDP and APC are locked in a contest for control. Recent months have seen a series of defections and counter‑defections, with politicians shifting allegiance between the two major parties. The PDP is striving to maintain its stronghold, while the APC seeks to expand its foothold. In Nigeria’s broader political landscape, such defections have significant implications for the balance of power in the state. As future elections approach, party politics are likely to keep evolving, with politicians maneuvering for position and influence. The ongoing rivalry between the PDP and APC will continue to shape governance and development outcomes in Zamfara State.
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