Maccido Withdraws from PDP Ticket, Sparks Party Outrage

Senator Ahmed Muhammad Maccido has officially withdrawn his candidacy for the Sokoto North Senatorial District in the upcoming January bye-election, a decision communicated in a letter dated October 5, 2026. This withdrawal has incited significant backlash within the Sokoto State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), with the state chairman, Hon. Hayatu Tafida Aminu, condemning it as a "brazen betrayal." Aminu emphasized that Maccido was the party's best chance to reclaim the senatorial seat, given his popularity and royal background.

He criticized the timing of the withdrawal as suspicious and detrimental to the party's preparations. Aminu also accused Maccido of associating with the African Democratic Congress (ADC), the party that previously denied him a ticket.

He expressed disappointment that Maccido would return to a party that had rejected him, stating that he had missed a significant opportunity provided by the PDP. Despite this setback, Aminu reassured party members of the PDP's strength and ongoing preparations for the elections.