BREAKING: Sokoto’s 2023 PDP Governorship Candidate, Sa’idu Umar Ubandoma, Joins APC
From Bashir Rabe Mani in Sokoto
In a major political realignment ahead of the 2027 general elections, the 2023 Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Sokoto State, Mallam Sa’idu Umar Ubandoma, has officially defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
This was contained in a statement issued on Tuesday in Sokoto by Bashar Abubakar, Special Assistant,.Media and Publicity to Sen. Aliyu Wamakko, the APC leader in the state.
Ubandoma, a key stakeholder in the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and a prominent figure in the political movement of former Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, was received by Wamakko at his residence in Asokoro, Abuja.
A seasoned public servant, Ubandoma served as Commissioner for Finance and later as Secretary to Sokoto State Government under the administration of Governor Tambuwal. He was the PDP governorship candidate in the 2023 general election.
Explaining the reasons for his defection, Ubandoma said he was inspired by the quality of leadership and political maturity demonstrated by Sen. Wamakko, as well as the remarkable performance of Gov. Ahmed Aliyu in delivering people-oriented projects across Sokoto State.
He noted that the administration’s achievements in infrastructure, education, healthcare, agriculture, rural development and other critical sectors, convinced him that the APC remains the most credible platform for the continued growth and development of Sokoto State.
Welcoming the new entrant, Sen. Wamakko described the defection as a significant boost to the APC and a testament to the confidence many political leaders continue to repose in the party’s leadership and development agenda.
Sen. Wamakko assured Ubandoma and his supporters of a warm reception, and mutual respect, adding that the APC remains open to all well-meaning citizens committed to the unity, peace, and development of Sokoto State.
