An ally of former Sokoto governor and chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Aminu Tambuwal, has defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state.
Sa’idu Ubandoma, the 2023 governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), defected after losing the ADC ticket to Manir Dan’Iya – Mr Tambuwal’s former deputy.
He announced his defection at the Asokoro, Abuja residence of Aliyu Wamakko, the senator representing Sokoto North District and leader of the APC in Sokoto.
Mr Ubandoma—a former banker turned seasoned public servant—previously served as the Commissioner for Finance and later as the Secretary to the State Government (SSG) in Mr Tambuwal’s administration.
He flew the PDP’s flag in the 2023 governorship election but lost to the incumbent governor, Ahmed Aliyu of the APC.
