Worsening insecurity in Sokoto behind my defection to ADC — Lamido

Senator Ibrahim Lamido of Sokoto East defected to the African Democratic Congress, saying his move reflects constituents’ mounting frustration over escalating bandit attacks and insecurity in the district. The switch underscores the growing political fallout from the security crisis gripping Sokoto and northern Nigeria.

Senator Ibrahim Lamido, representing Sokoto East Senatorial District, says worsening insecurity in his constituency informed his decision to defect to the African Democratic Congress, ADC. Speaking with journalists in Sokoto on Thursday, the lawmaker said the move was driven by the concerns of his constituents, who he said face persistent attacks by bandits. He said […] Worsening insecurity in Sokoto behind my defection to ADC — Lamido