The Zamfara State Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Mallam Wadatau Madawaki, has resigned his position over the defection of his boss, Governor Dauda Lawal to the All Progressives Congress (APC) from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
The Commissioner made this known to Channels Television in an exclusive interview he granted the award winning station.
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Madawaki said he remained a committed member of the PDP and has no intention of joining the APC.
He said: “I only resigned because the governor is joining the APC.
“I’m a PDP member.
“I’ve never been an APC member.
“And I’m not ready to be an APC member.”
Responding to questions on whether he was pressured to step down, Madawaki said there was nothing like that.
He added: “The governor has never forced anyone to resign.
“Even during the stakeholders meeting, he said it that nobody will be forced to join the party.
“I only resigned because I think it is an honourable thing to do.”
Meanwhile, Governor Lawal has accepted the resignation of the commissioner.
The Secretary to the Zamfara State Government, Malam Abubakar Mohammad Nakwada, said the Commissioner for Budget and Planning, Abdulmalik Abubakar Gajam, has been directed to oversee the Ministry of Education in an acting capacity with immediate effect.
Lawal expressed confidence in Gajam’s ability to ensure continuity and stability in the state’s education sector.
He also appreciated the former commissioner for his service and wished him well in his future endeavours.
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