Tinubu Is My Friend But I Remain A Member Of PDP – Gov. Lawal

The Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has dismissed speculations that he is set to dump the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

The Governor also debunked rumours that he is part of the coalition-led African Democratic Party (ADC).

He clarified that he remains fully committed to the PDP and has no intention of leaving the party for now.

Naijaonpoint reports that Governor Lawal made the declaration on Wednesday during his appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today.

He said all stories about his pending defection remain a rumour.

“First of all, I’m glad that you said a rumour that APC, ADC and whatever political parties are calling on me to join their party.

“And I made it clear that I am a PDP card-carrying member and I am still in PDP, I have no intention of going anywhere.

“So, what you heard is a rumour but I am still in PDP and have no intention of going anywhere for now,” the Zamfara State Governor said.

Speaking on his relationship with President Bola Tinubu as an opposition Governor, Lawal stated that he and the President share an excellent personal relationship, even though they belong to different political parties.

“I’m also a friend of President Bola Tinubu. Very excellent relationship between the two of us. I have known him for over how many years now, I don’t have any issues with him; It’s just that we are in two different political parties,” he said.

The Governor also dismissed claims that some opposition leaders in Zamfara may stop him from winning re-election in 2027. He argued that he defeated the likes of former governors Sani Yerima and Bello Matawalle, saying that he will defeat them again in the 2027 election.

He acknowledged the internal crisis rocking the PDP but expressed confidence that everything would be resolved amicably.

2027 Presidency

Asked if he would support President Tinubu for re-election in 2027, the Zamfara governor said, “lets see how events will unfold, there is still time to 2027, we still have two years down the line. So, I don’t think politics should be the main issue right now, I think we should focus on governance.”