{
  "id": 11994820,
  "title": "Eight Zamfara lawmakers resign from APC over insecurity, unpaid entitlements",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/eight-zamfara-lawmakers-resign-from-apc-over-insecurity-unpaid",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-04T20:08:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/eight-zamfara-lawmakers-resign-from-apc-over-insecurity-unpaid-entitlements/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Eight lawmakers from Zamfara State have resigned from the All Progressives Congress (APC) due to concerns over security, injustice, and unpaid salaries. The resignations were announced in a statement on Sunday, with the lawmakers accusing the party of failing to adequately address security issues and the welfare crisis in their communities. The lawmakers who resigned are Aliyu Kagara, Ibrahim Bakura, Faruk Dosara, Bashir Masama, Muktaru Kaura, Nasiru Abdullahi, Bashar Bello, and Bashar Aliyu. They have been without salaries, allowances, and other entitlements for 32 months. The lawmakers criticized the current administration of Governor Dauda Lawal for its handling of security issues, particularly in rural areas. The APC has not yet received the official resignation letters, with the party's spokesperson stating that they are only aware of the grievances through social media. Prior to their resignation, the lawmakers were reportedly suspended by the APC for attempting to impeach the Speaker of the state House of Assembly about a year ago.",
  "summary": "Eight lawmakers from the Zamfara State House of Assembly have resigned from the All Progressives Congress. According to the Punch, they cited worsening insecurity, alleged injustice, and unpaid salaries and allowances as reasons for their resignation.\n\nThe lawmakers who resigned include Hon. Aliyu Ango Kagara, Hon. Ibrahim Tukur Bakura, Hon. Faruk Musa Dosara, Hon. Barrister Bashir Abubakar Masama, Hon. Muktaru Nasiru Kaura, Hon. Nasiru Abdullahi, Hon. Bashar Bello, and Hon. Bashar Aliyu, as reported by Daily Trust.\n\nZamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has responded to complaints from some party stakeholders, including political appointees, youths, and women, over alleged neglect and lack of welfare, saying those dissatisfied with his administration should resign, as reported by Daily Post Nigeria.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 4,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Trust",
        "title": "Resign if you feel short-changed, Zamfara gov tells appointees",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/resign-if-you-feel-short-changed-zamfara-gov-tells-appointees",
        "published": "2026-10-04T13:35:34.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Post Nigeria",
        "title": "Zamfara: Resign if you’re dissatisfied with my administration — Lawal tells appointees",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/zamfara-resign-if-youre-dissatisfied-with-my-administration-lawal",
        "published": "2026-10-04T19:34:12.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "Eight Zamfara lawmakers resign from APC over insecurity, unpaid entitlements",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/eight-zamfara-lawmakers-resign-from-apc-over-insecurity-unpaid-11995724",
        "published": "2026-10-04T20:16:26.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}