Hundreds of women supporters of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Wurno Local Government Area of Sokoto State have defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). They declared their support for the party's Sokoto East senatorial candidate, Hon. Umar Ajiya, ahead of the 2027 general elections. The defection was announced in Achida village, Wurno Local Government Area.
The women, led by Amina Muhammaand, said they aim to mobilize more support for Ajiya and other APC candidates. They plan to engage residents at the grassroots level, particularly women and families, to encourage active participation in the 2027 electoral process. The event brought together women who recently defected from the ADC and APC women supporters from different communities.
According to Amina Muhammaand, the gathering was organized to unite women across their area and provide a platform for those who had decided to join the APC to publicly identify with the party. The women pledged to support all APC candidates contesting the 2027 elections and promised to mobilize additional support for the party across the local government.
The development adds to the political realignments taking place in Sokoto State ahead of the 2027 elections. Political parties and their supporters are intensifying grassroots mobilization across the state. Sanusi Ayuba, a political commentator in Sokoto, noted that the recent realignment in Wurno gives the latest gathering a broader political dimension.
Ayuba stated that both parties are seeking to consolidate their grassroots structures ahead of the elections. He said Ajiya's candidacy has made Sokoto East a key focus of early political mobilization. The women who defected from the ADC expressed their commitment to supporting Ajiya and other APC candidates.
The event was a show of strength for the APC in Wurno Local Government Area, with participants reaffirming their support for Ajiya's senatorial ambition. The women vowed to remain united and committed to supporting Ajiya and other APC candidates while working with the party's existing structures.
The defection is seen as a significant boost to the APC's chances in Sokoto East. The party is expected to intensify its mobilization efforts across the state in the coming weeks. The 2027 general elections are expected to be highly competitive, with various political parties vying for control.
Key points
- Hundreds of women defect from ADC to APC in Sokoto East, backing Hon. Umar Ajiya for senatorial seat
- The defection is part of a broader political realignment in Sokoto State ahead of the 2027 general elections
- The women plan to engage residents at the grassroots level to encourage active participation in the 2027 electoral process
