Candidates of the New Nigeria People’s Democratic Party (NNPP) and coordinators of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), have defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Zamfara State.
They were received on Monday by the former Governor and Chairman, APC governorship campaign council in the state, Abdul’aziz Yari.
Yari’s spokesperson Dahiru Mafara gave the names of the defectors in a statement on Monday.
They are Ibrahim Shinkafi, NNPP Senatorial candidate, Zamfara North Senatorial District; House of Representatives candidate, Shinkafi and Zurmi Constituency, Suleiman Garba.
State Treasurer, Suleiman Galadi; Kaura-Namoda and Zurmi Local Governments NNPP Chairmen also defected.
Others include the Coordinator of a Foundation for PDP governorship campaign, Aminu Kanoma, as well as the Secretary and Treasurer, Aminu Saminu and Hajiya Umulkhairi Aminu.
Yari was represented by the Chairman, Contact and Mobilisation Sub-committee of the council, Musa Zubairu.
The event which was held at Talata Mafara was attended by Zamfara APC Chairman, Tukur Danfulani and other chieftains.