The Sokoto State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) is facing a serious internal crisis that has split the party into two rival factions. One is the faction led by Senator Aliyu Magatakarda Wamako (Sokoto North) and the other is led by Senator Ibrahim Lamido (Sokoto Central). ).
Senator Wamako, a former Sokoto governor and the acknowledged APC leader in the state, currently faces significant opposition from the Lamido-led faction, creating a rift that threatens to destabilize the party.
According to Daily Trust, the dispute centers on allegations of corruption, mismanagement and the demolition of public buildings.
Officials say that disputes over control of national resources are the main driver of the conflict.
According to sources, “This is an issue that goes beyond politics. It is about who will hold the reins of Sokoto’s wealth.” Wamakko has enjoyed an advantage for many years, but Lamido believes it is time for a change. I believe.”
As the Lamido faction hinted at the formation of a parallel APC organization aimed at freeing the party from what they describe as the overwhelming influence of Governor Ahmed Aliyu and his political leader Wamako; Tensions were high.
Sani Yakubu Gudu, representing Gudu/Tangaza Federal Constituency, voiced the grievances of the Lamido faction, saying, “We are trying to save the APC from complete collapse under the management of Governor Aliyu and Senator Wamakko. We have no choice but to act because they refuse to right their wrongs.”
The debate has received quiet support from a wide range of politicians, including traditional rulers, government officials and academics, some of whom support the Lamid faction.
My lord. Mr. Gudu criticized Governor Aliyu’s administration for focusing on superficial projects such as the beautification of Sokoto City while ignoring urgent issues such as unemployment, education and the state’s struggling agricultural sector.
He also cited insecurity in the state as a serious problem and accused the governor of failing to take action against the rising number of bandits.
Reacting to the allegation, the Sokoto APC Chairman, Alhaji Isa Sadiku Achida, dismissed the allegation as baseless and labeled it a desperate tactic of politicians who have lost their relevance.
He also refuted corruption allegations, adding that the party remains united and there is no room for factionalism.
Meanwhile, the Sokoto chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has urged the ruling party to provide transparency on the controversial N1.2 billion borehole rehabilitation project, alleging that poor governance is the cause of the APC’s internal crisis. requested.
The PDP also criticized the government for having misplaced priorities in the face of ongoing banditry in some parts of the state.
Adding to the chaos, more than 300 residents of Yauri Flats Estate staged a protest against the government’s plans to demolish their homes.
They appealed to Senator Wamakko to intervene, but Governor Aliyu refused to engage with the protesters.
Political analysts have warned that if the crisis remains unresolved, it could destabilize the Sokoto APC and prompt defections to other political parties, such as Wamakko’s Social Democratic Party (SDP).
