Senator Ibrahim Lamido of Sokoto East Senatorial District has defected to the African Democratic Congress, ADC, citing deteriorating security in his constituency as the primary reason. Speaking to journalists in Sokoto on Thursday, Lamido stated that persistent bandit attacks have led to killings, kidnappings, and mass displacement in the district. He emphasized that economic activities and livelihoods have been severely disrupted, with residents living in constant fear and movement heavily restricted due to the threat of violence. Lamido criticized the All Progressives Congress, APC, at both state and federal levels, for failing to adequately address the security crisis. He said his constituents believe a change in political affiliation could bring a new approach to resolving the ongoing instability. While acknowledging internal legal disputes within the ADC, Lamido affirmed that these would not deter his decision to join the party. He disputed recent assertions by Governor Ahmed Aliyu that security gains were being made in parts of Sokoto State, maintaining that conditions in Sokoto East remain critical. Lamido called for more security personnel, enhanced intelligence operations, and better logistical support to combat the banditry. He also urged humanitarian assistance for displaced persons and long-term solutions to address underlying factors contributing to the insecurity.
A senator citing insecurity as reason to switch parties highlights the depth of fear in Sokoto East, yet offers no evidence that the ADC has a concrete plan to fix it. His call for more troops and intelligence does not address why current security efforts under the APC have failed. If constituents are suffering under one party, joining another without a clear alternative strategy risks being symbolic rather than transformative. The real test will be whether Lamido can deliver security gains, not just change affiliations.
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