From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto
The 2023 governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in Sokoto State, Sa’idu Umar Ubandoma, has defected to the All Progressives Congress in what observers describe as a major political realignment ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Ubandoma was formally received into the APC by the party’s leader in Sokoto State, Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko, at his residence in Asokoro, Abuja.
A seasoned public servant, Ubandoma served as Commissioner for Finance and later as Secretary to the Sokoto State Government during the administration of former Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal.
He was also the PDP governorship candidate in the 2023 general election.
Speaking on his decision to join the APC, Ubandoma said he was motivated by what he described as the exemplary leadership and political maturity of Senator Wamakko, as well as the performance of the administration of Ahmed Aliyu.
According to him, the state government’s achievements in infrastructure, education, healthcare, agriculture, rural development and other critical sectors convinced him that the APC provides the best platform for the continued growth and development of Sokoto State.
Welcoming the former PDP governorship candidate into the party, Senator Wamakko described the defection as a significant boost to the APC and a demonstration of the growing confidence political leaders have in the party’s leadership and development agenda.
He assured Ubandoma and his supporters of equal treatment and respect within the party, stressing that the APC remains open to all well-meaning citizens committed to the unity, peace and development of Sokoto State.