Senator Ibrahim Lamido Isa, who represents Sokoto East Senatorial District, has left the All Progressives Congress (APC), citing the deteriorating security situation in his constituency. He attributed his decision to the federal government's failure to curb bandit attacks that have destroyed villages, displaced residents, and ruined livelihoods across the district. Isa stated the move was not for personal or political gain but a response to the suffering of his people. In a statement to journalists, he said, "My people are suffering. Entire communities have been ruined by bandits, and as their representative, I cannot remain in a system that has not shown enough commitment to ending this crisis." He revealed that consultations with supporters, political allies, and community leaders led to the decision to seek a new political platform focused on security and development. Isa emphasized that government must protect lives and property, and leaders must be held accountable when they fail. He urged the federal government to intensify efforts against banditry in Sokoto State and northern Nigeria. While he did not disclose his next political steps, some of his associates who resigned have joined the Action Democratic Congress (ADC). The APC dismissed Isa's exit as rooted in personal grievances and insisted it would not affect the party's strength in Sokoto. However, ongoing factional clashes between Isa's camp and Senator Aliyu Wammako's faction have weakened the party, leading to parallel congresses. Critics note Isa has not sponsored any bill since taking office, raising questions about his legislative commitment.
A senator who has not sponsored a single bill in office is now positioning himself as a moral voice by leaving his party over insecurity. Senator Ibrahim Lamido Isa's resignation rings hollow when measured against his legislative inaction, suggesting this move is less about the people of Sokoto East and more about political survival. If his concern were truly urgent, it would have been reflected in active lawmaking, not a late-stage party switch. For Nigerians in Sokoto East, the real issue isn't which party he joins next, but whether any platform will demand actual accountability from their representative.
