Two members of the Zamfara State House of Assembly have resigned from the All Progressives Congress (APC), citing internal crises and leadership challenges within the party.
The lawmakers, Shamsudeen Hassan Basko, representing Talata-Mafara North Constituency, and Nura Dahiru, representing Birnin-Magaji Constituency, conveyed their decisions in separate resignation letters dated December 3.
Their letters were read on the floor of the House by the Speaker, Bilyaminu Moriki.
Hassan explained that persistent crises, internal divisions, poor leadership, and the sidelining of members at both the state and local government levels prompted his decision to leave the APC. He added that continuing as a member no longer aligned with his personal and political convictions or the interests of his constituents.
Dahiru stated that his departure from the APC would allow him to pursue causes that better represent the aspirations of the people he serves.
Both lawmakers expressed gratitude for the opportunities they had within the party and requested that their letters be treated as their formal exit notifications.
Following his resignation, Dahiru formally announced his defection to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Zamfara State.
