The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Sokoto State has downplayed the political strength of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), describing it as a recycled coalition incapable of dislodging the ruling party from power in the state.
The party insisted that the ADC, irrespective of the platform under which it operates, lacks the capacity to challenge the APC’s dominance in the caliphate and would suffer a landslide defeat in future elections.
State APC Chairman, Isah Sadik Achida, made the assertion on Thursday during an all-inclusive stakeholders’ meeting of party leaders and members in Tambuwal Local Government Area. The meeting was organised by the Ahmed Aliyu Sokoto Youths Contact, Mobilisation and Enlightenment Ambassadors as part of efforts to deepen the APC’s Renewed Hope Agenda ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Achida said politicians regrouping under the ADC were familiar faces who had failed to deliver meaningful development to the people of Sokoto State, arguing that they had already exhausted their political relevance.
According to him, the APC remains united, resilient and firmly positioned to retain power in the state, stressing that no rebranded opposition alliance could weaken its growing support base.
“We all know them. They failed to deliver after 8 years.
“They have nothing new to present but rather than to further destroy the state,” he said.
He added, “I leave the space for Sokoto people to judge with every honesty,” noting that Governor Ahmed Aliyu Sokoto has, for the first time in the political history of the state, surpassed the performance of his predecessor, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, even in his home local government.
“The current APC governor has done a lot to the local government with visionary leadership of its leader, Senator Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko, in the provision of infrastructure and other basic facilities for the benefit of the people.
“He gave them the required priority in terms of appointments and governance,” Achida said.
He urged party members and stakeholders to remain steadfast and united in order to secure victory in future elections, adding that the APC knows “how best to manage and keep its house attractive and resilient.”
Also speaking, a party stalwart and Chief of Staff to the Governor, Aminu Dikko Tambuwal, who represented Alhaji Umaru Nagwari Tambuwal, said Tambuwal town had benefited significantly across nearly all sectors since the emergence of the current APC administration.
He commended the party’s youth and women wings for their dedication, describing their commitment to unity, brotherhood and perseverance as vital to the APC’s success in the area.
Tambuwal further praised the inclusive leadership style of Senator Wamakko, whom he described as a unifying force and a key political pillar whose strategic leadership produced a resilient governor in Ahmed Aliyu Sokoto, credited with repositioning the state.
“We are proud of the quality of governance in Sokoto State today. The people of Tambuwal Local Government have every reason to appreciate the governor for identifying with us in several areas of development and governance. This marks a clear departure from what we experienced under someone we regarded as our own, who completed his tenure without tangible impact,” he said.
He cited several empowerment and development initiatives which, he said, have enabled many residents to become self-reliant through various trades.
Meanwhile, the APC’s Renewed Hope Agenda continues to gain momentum across the caliphate, with its action plans being rapidly implemented at the grassroots.
Local government coordinators, also known as ambassadors, are driving the expansion of the initiative, particularly following the reported mass defection of opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leaders and members from wards across Tambuwal Local Government Area to the ruling APC.
