ADC Claims Sokoto Government Misuses Hotel Reservations

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) accused the Sokoto State government of monopolizing hotel accommodations by booking rooms for five days, which left ADC members struggling to find lodging ahead of their campaign flag-off, initially set for October 31 and postponed to November 4. Bello Aliyu Goronyo, the Director General of the ADC campaign organization, stated that the party had made reservations the previous week but faced issues when confirming their bookings.

A hotel manager informed them that the government had directed hotels to comply with its booking arrangements, leading to the cancellation of the ADC's reservations. Goronyo criticized the government for misusing taxpayer funds, suggesting that the money could have been better spent on essential services.

In response, Barrister Muhammad Bello Abdullahi, the APC State Secretary, clarified that the hotel reservations were for guests attending a traditional title ceremony, with a majority being APC members, and emphasized that the government had a duty to facilitate arrangements for its visitors.