JUST IN: Former Sokoto PDP Governorship Candidate Sa’idu Umar Resigns from Party, Signals Possible Move to ADC

Former Sokoto PDP Governorship Candidate Sa’idu Umar Resigns from Party, Signals Possible Move to ADC

 

Mallam Sa’idu Umar, the 2023 governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Sokoto State, has officially resigned his membership from the party, signaling another significant political shift in the state’s political landscape.

 

Umar, a fellow of the Association of National Accountants of Nigeria (FCNA) and popularly known as Ubandoman Sokoto, confirmed his resignation from the party that sponsored his governorship ambition during the 2023 general elections.

 

His departure has generated widespread reactions among party loyalists and political observers in Sokoto and beyond.

Although the former governorship candidate has not publicly disclosed the political party he intends to join next, strong indications suggest he may soon align with the African Democratic Congress (ADC), a party that has recently attracted several notable political figures in the state.

 

Political insiders believe Umar’s anticipated move may be connected to the recent defection of former Sokoto State governor and influential political figure Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, who is also said to have shifted allegiance to the ADC. Observers argue that Tambuwal’s move could trigger a wave of defections among his political associates and loyalists within the state.

 

Umar was the standard-bearer of the Peoples Democratic Party in the highly contested 2023 governorship election in Sokoto State, where he campaigned on a platform focused on governance reforms, economic development, and improved public service delivery. Though he did not secure victory in the election, he remained one of the prominent opposition voices in the state’s political arena.

 

His resignation now adds to growing concerns within the PDP over the steady loss of key members across various states ahead of the next electoral cycle. Analysts say such developments could significantly reshape the balance of power among political parties as preparations gradually begin for the 2027 general elections.

 

While Umar has yet to issue a detailed public statement outlining the reasons for his departure, close associates suggest that internal party disagreements and strategic political calculations may have influenced his decision to step away from the PDP.

 

Political watchers in Sokoto say the coming weeks will likely reveal Umar’s next political destination, as speculation continues to mount over a possible formal announcement of his defection to the African Democratic Congress.

 

If confirmed, the move would further strengthen the ADC’s growing presence in Sokoto State and potentially alter political alignments ahead of future elections. Party stakeholders and supporters across the state are therefore closely monitoring developments surrounding Umar’s next political step.

 

For now, the former PDP governorship candidate remains tight-lipped about his immediate plans, leaving the political space filled with anticipation over where he will pitch his tent next. His eventual decision is expected to have a considerable impact on the evolving political dynamics in Sokoto State.