ADC Bigwigs Dump Party for APC in Sokoto Shake-Up

Two prominent members of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Sokoto State, Alhaji Sanusi Mai Kyame and Alhaji Umar Salah, have defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Mai Kyame, a former chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Sokoto North Local Government Area and an ADC chieftain, was formally received into the APC on [date]. The defections were announced in Sokoto, marking a significant political shift in the state.

Mai Kyame's political journey includes a stint as PDP chairman in Sokoto North before joining the ADC. His return to the APC, along with Salah, is seen as a boost for the ruling party as it seeks to consolidate its influence in Sokoto State. The APC has been actively courting opposition figures ahead of upcoming elections, and these defections are part of that strategy. No official statements from the defectors or party leaders were immediately available.

The defections could weaken the ADC and opposition coalitions in Sokoto, potentially strengthening the APC's dominance in the region. Political analysts suggest this move may trigger further defections from opposition parties. The APC is expected to leverage these new members to bolster its campaign machinery ahead of the 2027 general elections. The ADC has yet to comment on the development.