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Defection: Five reasons Matawalle may lose his seat
Zamfara State Governor, Bello Matawalle
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By Sheriff Lawal
Barring last-minute change of plan, Governor Bello Matawalle of Zamfara State who got his seat under the banner of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will defect to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Although the governor has not come out publicly to state his intention, reports are flying all over that he is on his way to the ruling party.
As the election season is drawing near, defections of heavyweights are expected. This is what will make the election process interesting but moving over to the ruling party may just be political suicide for Matawalle and here are some reasons.
Why Matawalle Should Be Cautious About Defection, By Sheriff Lawal
Matawalle, who is more or less a king in the PDP, will find it hard to take the reins of the party under APC.
Political pundits have argued that one of the factors that worked against Atiku is the constant defection as many have seen him as someone who they can’t trust with their votes because he is desperate to get into office. Is Matawalle about to set a record in this regard?
Barring a last-minute change of plan, Governor Bello Matawalle of Zamfara State, who got his seat under the banner of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), will defect to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Although the governor has not come out publicly to state his intention, reports are flying all over that he is on his way to the ruling party.