Zamfara politics news

Zamfara State is a state in the northwestern part of Nigeria, and like many other states in the country, it has its own share of political news and developments. Here are some recent news updates on Zamfara politics:

  1. Governor Bello Matawalle's Re-election Bid: Governor Bello Matawalle, who is a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has announced his intention to seek re-election in the 2023 governorship election. He has been in office since 2019 and has been praised for his efforts to tackle banditry and insecurity in the state.
  2. APC Crisis: The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Zamfara State is currently embroiled in a crisis, with two factions vying for control of the party. The crisis has led to the suspension of some party officials and the appointment of a caretaker committee to manage the party's affairs.
  3. Senator Kabiru Marafa's Defection: Senator Kabiru Marafa, a former APC senator, has defected to the PDP. Marafa, who represented Zamfara Central Senatorial District, was a key figure in the APC in the state before his defection.
  4. Banditry and Insecurity: Zamfara State has been plagued by banditry and insecurity in recent years, with many communities affected by attacks and kidnappings. The state government has launched several initiatives to tackle the problem, including the establishment of a vigilante group and the deployment of security personnel to affected areas.
  5. Local Government Elections: The Zamfara State Independent Electoral Commission (ZASIEC) has announced plans to conduct local government elections in the state. The elections are expected to take place in the coming months and will be the first of their kind in the state since 2015.
  6. PDP Primaries: The PDP in Zamfara State has conducted its governorship primaries, with Governor Matawalle emerging as the party's candidate. The primaries were marred by controversy, with some aspirants complaining of irregularities and intimidation.
  7. APC Primaries: The APC in Zamfara State has also conducted its governorship primaries, with a former governor of the state, Abdulaziz Yari, emerging as the party's candidate. Yari, who was governor from 2011 to 2019, is a strong contender in the upcoming election.
  8. Security Challenges: Zamfara State has been facing security challenges, including banditry, kidnapping, and cattle rustling. The state government has launched several initiatives to tackle the problem, including the establishment of a vigilante group and the deployment of security personnel to affected areas.
  9. Economic Challenges: Zamfara State is also facing economic challenges, including poverty, unemployment, and infrastructure decay. The state government has launched several initiatives to address these challenges, including the establishment of a poverty alleviation program and the construction of new roads and infrastructure.
  10. 2023 Elections: The 2023 governorship election in Zamfara State is expected to be a closely contested affair, with several candidates vying for the top job. The election is scheduled to take place in March 2023.

These are some of the recent news updates on Zamfara politics. The state is expected to continue to face challenges in the coming years, but the government and people of Zamfara are working together to address these challenges and build a better future for the state.