President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has intervened in the lingering political crisis rocking the Zamfara State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), moving to reconcile eight aggrieved members of the State House of Assembly who recently announced their resignation from the ruling party.

The President met the affected lawmakers on Sunday evening at his official residence in the State House, Abuja, after weeks of political uncertainty over their decision to quit the APC over alleged injustice, prolonged suspension from legislative duties, and worsening insecurity in their constituencies.

The meeting, facilitated by the Minister of State for Defence and former Zamfara State Governor, Bello Matawalle, appeared to pave the way for the lawmakers’ return to the ruling party ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Speaking with journalists after the meeting, Hon. Ibrahim Tukur, who represents Bakura Constituency in the Zamfara State House of Assembly, said the lawmakers were satisfied with the President’s intervention and the assurances he gave them.

Tukur explained that Tinubu, whom he described as a father to all Nigerians, understood their predicament and took a personal interest in resolving the protracted dispute.

According to him, the President was already familiar with the circumstances surrounding their suspension from the Assembly, which he maintained followed their decision to raise concerns about the deteriorating security situation in the state.

“Mr President is the father of the nation, and we are the children to him”, Tukur said.

He explained that the lawmakers had suffered what they considered unjust treatment for more than 32 months, insisting that their ordeal began after they drew attention to security challenges confronting their constituents.

He said the President’s decision to invite them to discuss the issues had renewed their hope that their grievances would receive the attention they deserved.

Asked whether the delegation was satisfied with Tinubu’s intervention, the lawmaker responded: “Actually, we were satisfied, all of us”.