2027: Sokoto APC Vows No Ticket For Serving Senator

*Says “go back to Zamfara to contest”

By; SULEIMAN ADAMU, Sokoto

The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Sokoto State has vowed not to allow serving Senator Ibrahim Lamido (APC- Sokoto) space to contest elective position under Sokoto State in 2027 for allegedly attacking Senator Aliyu Wamakko and betraying the party’s unity.

” It is gross misdoings for betraying our unity and stepping on the final red line for attacking our leader, Senator Wamakko who paved way for you to become a Senator.”

It declared that the era of non indigenes exploiting the hospitality and accommodating nature of Sokoto people for political gains is over.

Alhaji Sadiq Isah Achida, Sokoto state Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) declared in Sokoto on Tuesday.

He pointed out that while Sokoto will remain a welcoming and accommodating state, the generosity must never be repaid with betrayal or insults.

Buttressing his remarks, the Chairman said that Senator Ibrahim Lamido originated from Zamfara State and should contest future elections there instead of in Sokoto.

“He is welcome to live in Sokoto like every other law-abiding Nigerian, but certainly not as a political representative of our people,” he vowed.

Achida’s remarks emerged following reports that Senator Lamido is leading a faction of the APC in Sokoto, a development that stirred the reaction in which the party dismissed the claims, insisting that the party owes Lamido no apology or reconciliation.

According to Achida, “Lamido had long been waging a relentless campaign against the party.

“Therefore, nothing to reconcile with him. The APC did absolutely nothing to him.

” He has been the one fighting the party from within. Even if reconciliation were to occur, we would never trust him with the senatorial ticket again. A leopard doesn’t change its spots,” he said.

In the same vein, Achida exploded and expressed outrage over Lamido’s alleged attacks on former governor, Senator Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko, whom he described as the revered leader of the party in the state.

“How on earth can Lamido insult Senator Wamakko? That was the final red line. Senator Wamakko made it possible for him to be a senator. His betrayal is unforgivable,” Achida stated, while describing Lamido as a political liability who failed to win even his polling unit, let alone his local government area, during the 2023 general elections.

“There is nothing to reconcile with Senator Lamido. The APC did absolutely nothing to him. He has been the one fighting the party from within. Even if reconciliation were to occur, we would never trust him with the senatorial ticket again. A leopard doesn’t change its spots,” he said.

“We gave him the platform, we gave him the structure, and he unfortunately turned against us. He has bitten the very hand that fed him. His political career is over. Both the APC and the people have disowned him,” he said.

Similarly, Achida dismissed the relevance of Lamido and Senator Abubakar Umar Gada, who claimed to have attracted APC members into the ADC coalition ahead of 2027.

“In the 2023 governorship election, Gada got just over 3,500 votes across the entire state. That’s less than what a strong candidate gets in one polling ward. He has no base and no future in Sokoto State politics,” Achida declared.

Ignoring side rumours, Achida stressed that the APC in Sokoto remains united, strong, and focused under Governor Ahmed Aliyu Sokoto and Senator Wamakko, and is unbothered by talk of factions or coalitions.

“Our party in Sokoto State is not under any threat from these self-serving individuals. The real APC is intact, working, and delivering dividends of democracy to the people. And the people of Sokoto State are seeing the difference by the day,” he said.

However, Achida branded the duo of Senators Lamido and Gada from Sokoto East as “political opportunists” with no grassroots credibility or electoral value.