Supporters of a Zamfara State House of Assembly member have threatened to leave the ruling Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, following a violent attack on the lawmaker in Dansadau.
Speaking to journalists in Gusau, the state capital, one of the loyalists, Alhaji Sadauki Madugu, expressed outrage over what he described as the “I don’t care” attitude of the governor, who was reportedly present during the incident but took no action.
“It was disheartening that a parliament member was assaulted in the presence of the governor, and the culprits were allowed to go free without any measure being taken,” Madugu said.
He added that the attack insulted not just the lawmaker but the entire constituency, noting that the PDP in Zamfara favors outsiders from states like Kano, Katsina, and Kaduna, leaving local members marginalized.
Madugu, speaking on behalf of hundreds of concerned loyalists, said the group is exploring ways to address the situation and may consider defecting to another party where their dignity and representation will be respected.
He also criticized the state administration for leaving key positions in the hands of non-indigenous officials, which he said has contributed to widespread problems across the state.
“PDP in Zamfara has proven to be destructive. How a member could be assaulted in front of the governor and nothing done, and then the governor disappears hours after the incident, shows the failure of leadership,” Madugu added.
