Governor Bello Muhammed Matawallen Maradun on Monday received 69 former Councillors and 14 Local Government Council Secretaries who defected from the their former party All Progressive Congress to the ruling People Democratic Party in the state.
In a statement by the Governor’s Press Secretary Malam Jamilu Iliyasu Birnin Magaji said the decampees who served as elected Councillors between 2012 to 2019 perfected their defection under the auspices of the State Chapter of the Ex-Councillors Forum.
The leader of the Ex-councillors, Alh Tukur Muhammed Magami who spoke on behalf of the members said, their decision to move from their former party followed their strong believe in the leadership style of Governor Bello Muhammed Matawallen Maradun, especially in the fight against insecurity and his provision of enabling political atmosphere which promote peace and unity amongst Zamfara people.
He said, the present administration led by the Matawallen Maradun has proved that it is a government for all as it has not victimize or threaten members from the oposition camps
According to the forum leader, “such an administration needed the coming together and support of all and sundry for it to continue to provide democratic dividends to all citizens in the state.
He noted that their defection to the ruling PDP has been unanimously blessed by both their supporters and well-wishers hence they have seen the need to join hand with Bello Matawalle to ensure that the needed development is provided from all perspective of human contribution.
Similarly, Spokesman of the former local Government council secretaries Alhaji Saadu Mayana expressed confidence in Matawalle’s ability to transform the state to the envy of others in the country.
He also alligned with the councillors saying “on behalf of the former council secretaries of the 14 local government areas of the state, we have unanimously resolved to join the PDP government in the state under Governor Bello Matawalle in the overall interest of the people of Zamfara State.
In his response, Governor Bello Mohammed Matawalle who expressed joy with the political development assured that his doors will remain open for any progressive minded person who feels he has something positive to contribute to the development of the state.
He noted that, with the collective support of all stakeholders in the state his vision of transforming Zamfara will be visible within the shortest time.
