Senator Ibrahim Lamido Defects to ADC Citing Failure of APC to Curb Worsening Sokoto Insecurity

Senator Ibrahim Lamido defects from the APC to the ADC, citing the government's failure to stop kidnappings and banditry in the Sokoto East Senatorial District.

By: AXL Media

Published: Apr 23, 2026, 10:42 AM EDT

Source: Information for this report was sourced from Daily Post Nigeria

A Decisive Break from the Ruling Party

The political landscape of Sokoto State experienced a significant shift on Thursday as Senator Ibrahim Lamido, the representative for Sokoto East, announced his formal departure from the All Progressives Congress. Speaking to journalists in the state capital, the lawmaker confirmed his transition to the African Democratic Congress, citing a moral obligation to align with the concerns of his people. This high profile defection highlights a growing rift between the legislative representative and the party leadership regarding the management of regional crises.

Persistent Banditry and the Disruption of Life

Central to Senator Lamido’s decision is the dire security situation in his primary constituency, where residents face a relentless wave of banditry. The lawmaker detailed a harrowing environment defined by regular killings, kidnappings, and the mass displacement of local populations. According to Lamido, these persistent attacks have effectively dismantled the region's economic foundation, leaving livelihoods in ruins and restricting the movement of citizens who now live in a state of constant apprehension.

Critique of State and Federal Security Responses

In a direct challenge to the status quo, the Senator accused the APC led administrations at both the state and federal levels of failing to provide adequate protection for Sokoto East. While Governor Ahmed Aliyu has recently maintained that security measures in the state are producing positive results, Lamido explicitly disagreed with this assessment. He argued that the ground reality remains catastrophic, suggesting that the current strategies have not translated into safety for the individuals living on the front lines of the crisis.