Professor Aminu Ibrahim, a former Rector of Umaru Ali Shinkafi Polytechnic, Sokoto, has defected from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Ibrahim, a Professor of Mathematics at Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, announced his defection last Friday. He cited the APC-led administration of Governor Ahmed Aliyu's strategic and results-oriented performance in Sokoto State as the reason for his decision.
The Sokoto State APC Chairman, Hon. Haruna Sarkin-Gobir Adiya, received Ibrahim into the party and described his defection as a boost to the party. Adiya said the APC in the state remains open to members with purposeful vision and ideas. He urged Ibrahim to work with existing members to build cohesion, discipline, and a shared sense of responsibility.
Adiya emphasized that the party's strength lies not merely in numerical advantage but in the ability to bring together people with diverse backgrounds and perspectives under a common political platform for good governance. He urged constructive, sustained grassroots engagement, political dialogue, and a commitment to meeting the electorate's expectations.
Ibrahim's defection comes as political parties intensify consultations, grassroots mobilisation, and alliances ahead of the 2027 general elections. Some political observers believe Ibrahim's defection could strengthen the APC's position in Sokoto State, while a party supporter said the move could help consolidate its political influence ahead of the polls.
The APC chairman advised the party to swiftly persuade undecided voters to support the party, stressing the need to earn the electorate's confidence. He also urged the party to focus on building a formidable political structure capable of engaging voters on issues affecting their welfare, including security, education, employment, infrastructure, and economic development.
Ibrahim's defection is seen as a significant boost to the APC in Sokoto State, with some party supporters expressing optimism that it will help the party achieve victory in the 2027 general elections. The development has also sparked reactions from other political parties, with some observers noting that it could lead to further defections.
The defection of Professor Aminu Ibrahim from ADC to APC has been described as a welcome development by some party supporters, who believe it will help to advance the course of the party's activities for victory. The APC is expected to continue to engage with voters and build its political structure ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Key points
- Professor Aminu Ibrahim, a former Rector of Umaru Ali Shinkafi Polytechnic, Sokoto, defects from ADC to APC.
- Ibrahim cites APC-led administration's strategic performance in Sokoto State as reason for defection.
- Defection seen as boost to APC's position in Sokoto State ahead of 2027 general elections.
