All Progressives Congress (APC) has recorded a major political boost in Sokoto State following the defection of three members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) State Executive Committee, seven Local Government Area (LGA) chairmen, youth and women leaders, as well as key members of the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
The defectors were received into the ruling party by the Special Adviser to Governor Ahmed Aliyu on Political Matters, Alhaji Faruku Labbo, during a meeting held in Sokoto, according to a statement issued by the Director-General of Media and Publicity to the governor.
Speaking on behalf of the former PDP members, Shehu Abdullahi Mai Rago said they resolved to join the APC because of Governor Ahmed Aliyu’s style of leadership and his approach to governance.
He said the governor had never victimised or intimidated them despite their membership of the opposition, describing that as one of the major reasons for their decision to leave the PDP.
Mai Rago described Governor Aliyu as “a humble, respectful, purposeful and down-to-earth leader whose desire is to make Sokoto State a better place for all.”
He also commended the administration for executing development projects across different sectors of the state, saying the projects have positively affected residents irrespective of political affiliation.
He pledged that the defectors would work for the APC’s success and strive to persuade other PDP leaders in the state to also join the ruling party.
Receiving the new members, Alhaji Faruku Labbo commended them for what he described as a wise decision and urged them to mobilise support for the APC ahead of the 2027 general elections. He assured them of full integration into the party’s activities.
Among those who joined the APC are Ahmed A. Umar, Aliyu Mai Shinkafa, Mohammed Yusuf, Altine Gudu, Manir Tureta, Bello Garba Iya, Abubakar Ango Bodinga, Mu’awiyya Noma, Muntari Dan Dare, Almustafa S. Tudu, Garba Iya, Balkisu Yusuf, Naja’atu Buhari, Bilkisu Sidi and Sadiya Umar.