Party members at the secretariat say the turnout reflects a broader mood among the electorate, with many citizens expressing frustration over the performance of the ruling All Progressives Congress. According to those present, the general sentiment is that the APC has failed to address the core challenges facing Zamfara, from persistent insecurity to economic hardship and poor service delivery. This dissatisfaction, they argue, has pushed people across communities to look for an alternative platform they believe can restore order and development. The PDP leadership in the state maintains that the response from aspirants and supporters is a clear indication that the party is positioned to make a strong comeback and contest every available seat in 2027.
The secretariat has seen aspirants from different local government areas come forward to obtain forms for the State House of Assembly. Among them was AbdulHamid Iliya Dangulbin from Maru South Constituency, who was at the secretariat to complete his nomination and expression of interest process. He was joined by Hon. Nasiru Ismail Doka Shinkafi, also seeking to contest for a seat in the state assembly. Their arrival was met with cheers from supporters who accompanied them, describing their decision to run as a step toward giving the people of their constituencies a stronger voice in the legislature.
The momentum was mirrored in Tsafe Local Government, where two aspirants also secured their forms. Hon Buhari Abdullahi Sadauki of Tsafe East and Abdulbasiu Umar Aminu of Tsafe West both obtained nomination forms for the State House of Assembly. Party officials noted that the participation of aspirants from multiple constituencies demonstrates that the PDP’s appeal is spreading across the state and that more individuals are willing to step forward to contest under its banner.
While collecting their forms, the aspirants received a detailed briefing on the current state of the exercise. The briefing covered the progress made so far, the procedures for submission, and the measures being put in place to ensure that the process remains smooth, transparent, and free of unnecessary bottlenecks. Secretariat staff emphasized that the goal is to give every aspirant equal opportunity and to avoid the kind of administrative hitches that often undermine party primaries.
For the PDP in Zamfara, the ongoing sale of forms is more than a procedural step. It is being framed as the start of a wider mobilization effort aimed at re-engaging voters and rebuilding public trust ahead of the 2027 polls. With aspirants and supporters continuing to troop in daily, party leaders say the activity at the secretariat reflects a renewed sense of purpose and a belief that the electorate is ready to use the ballot box to bring about change.
