**PDP Loses Another Member as Zamfara Governor's Media Aide Defects to APC** In a shocking move, Mustapha Jafaru Kaura, the Senior Special Assistant on Broadcast Media, Press and Public Affairs to the Zamfara State Governor, has left the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and joined the All Progressives Congress (APC). This development comes at a time when the APC is strengthening its grip on power in the North-West region of Nigeria. Kaura, who was a vocal critic of the APC and its leaders, had earlier been a strong defender of the Zamfara State Governor's administration. However, in a letter addressed to the PDP chairman in Kungurki Ward, Kaura stated that his decision to leave the party was due to the lingering leadership disputes and numerous court cases affecting the PDP at the national level. He argued that these disputes had hindered the party's progress and development across the country. According to Kaura, his decision to resign from the PDP was in line with Section 40 of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended), which guarantees citizens the right to freedom of association. This right allows Nigerians to join or leave any political party, trade union, or organisation for the protection of their interests. Kaura's defection to the APC comes amid a series of high-profile defections from the PDP to the APC in recent years. His move is expected to further strengthen the APC's hold on power in Zamfara State and the North-West region. Prior to his defection, Kaura was known for his strong criticism of the APC and its leaders. However, it remains to be seen whether his views will change after joining the APC. Only time will tell if this defection will have any significant impact on the politics of Zamfara State and Nigeria as a whole.