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Tension is rising within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Zamfara State following the attack on a member of the State House of Assembly in Dansadau, an incident that has triggered threats of mass defection by the lawmaker’s supporters.
The loyalists, speaking in Gusau, accused the state leadership of indifference after the violent episode, which they said occurred in the presence of Governor Dauda Lawal without any immediate response or intervention.
One of the leading voices among the supporters, Alhaji Sadauki Madugu, described the incident as a turning point for party members at the grassroots.
According to him, the failure to act has deepened frustration among constituents who feel abandoned by the party they helped build.
“It was shocking to see an elected representative attacked openly, yet no arrest or action followed,” Madugu said.
“When leaders look away at moments like this, they send a clear message that some lives and mandates do not matter.”
Moreover, the loyalists argued that the assault went beyond the individual lawmaker, insisting it amounted to an affront to the entire constituency he represents in the state assembly.
They claimed the silence that followed has worsened feelings of exclusion among local party members.
Madugu further alleged that the PDP in Zamfara has increasingly sidelined indigenous politicians in favour of figures linked to other states, a trend he said has weakened trust within the party’s internal structure.
“Party decisions are being influenced by outsiders, while those who truly understand Zamfara are ignored,” he said.
“This imbalance is creating anger, division, and insecurity across communities.”
Against this backdrop, the group disclosed that consultations are underway on possible political realignment, including a collective exit from the PDP if the situation remains unresolved.
According to Madugu, the loyalists are seeking a platform that guarantees respect, protection, and genuine representation.
“We are reviewing our options carefully,” he added.
“Our dignity as party members and citizens must come first, and we are prepared to move if that dignity cannot be protected here.”
Furthermore, the supporters criticised the state administration for entrusting strategic roles to non-indigenes, arguing that such decisions have compounded governance challenges and weakened accountability.
The development adds to growing political unease in Zamfara, where internal party disputes and accusations of poor leadership continue to dominate public discourse.
How the PDP leadership responds in the coming days may determine whether the threatened defection becomes a reality.