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Rising Rift Between Wamakko And Lamido Sparks Division Among Sokoto’s Traditional Leaders

Rising Rift Between Wamakko And Lamido Sparks Division Among Sokoto’s Traditional Leaders
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The rivalry between Senators Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko and Ibrahim Lamido continues to escalate, drawing Sokoto’s traditional rulers deeper into the fray……CONTINUE READING
The two senators are vying for dominance within the Sokoto branch of the All Progressives Congress (APC), with Wamakko holding sway as the party’s established figurehead and a key mentor to the sitting governor. Lamido, however, is actively working to disrupt Wamakko’s influence and reshape the party’s leadership in his favor.
This intensifying power struggle has left its mark not only on Sokoto’s political landscape but also on its traditional institutions. Reports from Daily Trust reveal that prominent traditional rulers have begun aligning themselves with either Wamakko or Lamido, creating visible rifts within the APC and heightening tensions across the state’s leadership structure