By Peter Omopo
Eight suspended members of the Zamfara State House of Assembly have reaffirmed their loyalty to President Bola Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The lawmakers made the commitment during a meeting with Tinubu facilitated by the Minister of State for Defence and former Zamfara State Governor, Bello Matawalle.
The meeting was part of efforts to strengthen unity within the APC in Zamfara State and mobilise support for the party ahead of the next general elections.
During the meeting, the lawmakers reportedly pledged their support for Tinubu’s re-election bid and other APC candidates, while affirming their decision to remain in the party.
Tinubu thanked them for their renewed commitment and assured them of equal opportunities within the APC. He also urged party members to promote peace and unity, particularly in states experiencing internal political disputes.
Matawalle, who founded the Tinubu Again Movement, also integrated the lawmakers into the political group as part of efforts to mobilise support for Tinubu and other APC candidates in 2027.
The lawmakers are Aliyu Ango Kagara of Talata Mafara South Constituency; Ibrahim Tukur Bakura of Bakura Constituency; Faruk Musa Dosara of Maradun I Constituency; Bashir Abubakar Masama of Bukkuyum North Constituency; Muktaru Nasiru Kaura of Kaura North Constituency; Nasiru Abdullahi of Maru North Constituency; Bashar Bello of Bungudu West Constituency; and Bashar Aliyu of Gummi I Constituency.
The eight legislators were suspended by the Zamfara State House of Assembly on February 26, 2024, over allegations of gross misconduct, conspiracy and holding an unauthorised sitting after allegedly forcing their way into the legislative chamber.
Their renewed commitment to the APC comes as the party seeks to consolidate its political position in Zamfara State ahead of the 2027 general elections.
