Umar Salah Joins APC, Citing Governor Aliyu's Achievements
Umar Salah, a member of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) from Tambuwal Local Government Area in Sokoto State, defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). His defection was officially announced on a Saturday, where he was welcomed by Umaru Nagwari Tambuwal, the Chairman of the Sokoto State Universal Basic Education Board, and supported by Prof. Ahmed Ladan Ala, the Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education.
Salah's decision followed a meeting with Sokoto State Governor Ahmed Aliyu at the Government House, where he expressed admiration for the governor's developmental projects aimed at improving citizens' quality of life. He pledged his total support and that of his followers to the Aliyu administration ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Nagwari Tambuwal assured Salah of equal treatment within the APC, emphasizing that there is no discrimination in the party. This defection is part of a larger trend of political realignments in Sokoto State as parties prepare for the upcoming elections.
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