Senator Ibrahim Lamido, representing Sokoto East Senatorial District, has resigned from the All Progressives Congress (APC), citing rising insecurity and the welfare of his constituents as key reasons for his decision.
Lamido announced his resignation on Saturday through his official X (formerly Twitter) account, stating that it takes immediate effect.
“I, Senator Ibrahim Lamido, representing the good people of Sokoto East Senatorial District, hereby resign from the APC with immediate effect,” he said.
The senator explained that his departure was driven by the party’s inability to address the security challenges facing his constituents.
“My decision is based on the party’s failure to safeguard the people I represent and the hardship currently being faced by them. This defection is primarily in the interest of the people I represent,” Lamido added.
While Lamido did not indicate his next political move or whether he plans to join another party, he stressed that his resignation stems from concerns over escalating bandit attacks and the government’s inadequate response.
Speaking to journalists in Sokoto on Friday, the lawmaker lamented that numerous villages in his district had been ravaged by bandits, displacing residents and destroying livelihoods.
“My people are enduring untold hardship. Bandits have destroyed entire communities, and I cannot remain in a system that has failed to demonstrate sufficient commitment to resolving this crisis,” he said.
Lamido disclosed that after extensive consultations with supporters, political associates, and community leaders, a consensus was reached for him to leave the APC and seek a platform that prioritises security and grassroots development.
He emphasised that safeguarding lives and property is the fundamental duty of any government and urged the federal authorities to intensify efforts to combat banditry in Sokoto State and other affected northern regions, warning that continued inaction could worsen the humanitarian situation.
