The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Zamfara State has dismissed reports that the party’s chairman in Maradun Local Government Area, Alhaji Muttaka Dalhatu, has defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
In a statement issued on December 18, 2025, the part described the claim as false and misleading.
The party said it was reacting to a statement credited to the APC alleging that Muttaka Dalhatu, described as the PDP chairman in Maradun, had left the party.
The PDP, under the leadership of its state chairman, Dr. Jamil Jibo Magayaki, said the claim has no basis.
According to the party, it has not appointed any chairman for Maradun Local Government since the former chairman, Hon. Adamu Kantu Gora, was made Secretary of the Maradun Local Government Council.
The PDP said Muttaka Dalhatu is not, and has never been the party’s chairman in Maradun.
“We challenge Muttaka Dalhatu to publicly show any letter appointing him as PDP chairman of Maradun Local Government. No such letter exists,” the statement said, adding that the claim of defection was “false and deliberately meant to mislead the public.”
The party also described the reported defection as a political stunt. It alleged that the move was being used by desperate politicians to gain attention and possibly collect money, while also trying to impress the former governor of
Zamfara State and current Minister of Defence, Bello Muhammad Matawalle.
PDP assured its members and supporters that the party remains united and strong in Maradun Local Government Area.
It said all recognized party structures in the area are still intact and loyal to the PDP and to the administration of Governor Dauda Lawal.
The party urged the public to ignore what it called the APC’s “fabricated story, insisting that it does not reflect the true situation on the ground.
PDP rejects claim of Maradun chairman’s defection
