Sokoto Government Seals ADC Office Amid Ownership Dispute

The Sokoto State Government has sealed an office occupied by the African Democratic Congress (ADC) due to an ownership dispute concerning the property. Nasiru Dantsoho, the state Commissioner for Lands and Housing, announced this decision to prevent further disturbances and protect lives following a recent confrontation involving party supporters and suspected miscreants.

A review of the property’s ownership documents revealed that it originally belonged to the defunct Savannah Bank, with no record of ownership transfer. The state government has formally contacted the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC), the custodian of the property, for clarification on its current ownership.

Dantsoho emphasized that the premises would remain sealed until the dispute is resolved, warning that anyone attempting to access the building forcefully would face legal consequences. The sealing of the office occurs amid heightened political tension in Sokoto State, linked to allegations of attacks involving ADC supporters and state security operatives.