APC Gains Momentum In Sokoto As Former Polytechnic Rector Defects From ADC

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has recorded a fresh addition to its membership in Sokoto State following the defection of a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Professor Aminu Ibrahim, to the ruling party.

According to Bush Radio Academy, Ibrahim, a former rector of Umaru Ali Shinkafi Polytechnic in Sokoto and a professor of mathematics at Usmanu Danfodiyo University, announced his decision at a ceremony held in Sokoto, the state capital.

The academic explained that his decision to join the APC was motivated by his desire to contribute to the development of Sokoto State, particularly in education and the welfare of residents.

He said he considered it a responsibility to use his academic background and professional experience to support policies and initiatives capable of improving the lives of the people.

The Sokoto State APC Chairman, Haruna Sarkin-Gobir Adiya, welcomed Ibrahim into the party, describing his defection as a positive development for the party’s membership.

Adiya urged the former rector to collaborate with other party leaders and members to strengthen unity and cooperation as the APC prepares for the 2027 general elections.

Meanwhile, the APC National Chairman, Nentawe Yilwatda, has rejected allegations that the ruling party protects its members from prosecution over corruption and other criminal charges.

Yilwatda made the statement during an appearance on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics, where he maintained that party membership does not exempt anyone from facing legal proceedings.

He argued that the APC could not use prosecution as a basis for denying individuals their fundamental rights, including the right to participate in elections, where they remain legally eligible to do so.

The national chairman also expressed confidence in President Bola Tinubu’s electoral prospects, claiming that the party’s internal polls indicated strong support for the president. However, he did not provide detailed polling figures to substantiate the claim in the reported remarks.

Yilwatda further said the APC was not intimidated by opposition parties, including the ADC and the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC). He argued that their electoral records before the 2027 general elections would be a factor in the ruling party’s assessment of the political landscape.

On the Federal Government’s tax reforms, the APC chairman claimed that the measures had benefited low-income earners by expanding the tax base and increasing government revenue.

He also highlighted developments in the power sector, stating that the APC-led government had enabled state governments to participate in electricity generation, transmission and distribution.

The developments come as political parties continue to strengthen their structures and attract influential members ahead of the 2027 general elections.