In a major political realignment ahead of the 2027 general elections, the 2023 Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Sokoto State, Mallam Sa’idu Umar Ubandoma, has officially defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Ubandoma, a key stakeholder in the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and a prominent figure in the political movement of former Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, was received into the APC by the leader of the party in Sokoto State, Senator Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko (Sarkin Yamman Sokoto), 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 under the administration of Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal. He was also fielded by the PDP as its governorship candidate in the 2023 general election.
Explaining the reasons for his defection, Ubandoma said he was inspired by the quality of leadership and political maturity demonstrated by Senator Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko, as well as the remarkable performance of Governor Ahmed Aliyu in delivering people-oriented projects across Sokoto State.
He noted that the administration’s achievements in infrastructure development, education, healthcare, agriculture, rural development, and other critical sectors convinced him that the APC remains the most credible platform for the continued growth and development of Sokoto State.
Welcoming the new entrant, Senator Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko described the defection as a significant boost to the APC and a testament to the confidence many political leaders continue to repose in the party’s leadership and development agenda.
Sen. Wamakko assured Ubandoma and his supporters of a warm reception, and mutual respect, into the affairs of the party, stressing that the APC remains open to all well-meaning citizens committed to the unity, peace, and development of Sokoto State.
