Sokoto PDP chair says ex-chair’s defection to ADC is not surprising
Hayatu Tafida Aminu, Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party in Sokoto State, has dismissed the significance of former chairman Muhammad Bello Aliyu Goronyo’s move to the African Democratic Congress. Aminu claimed that Goronyo had long abandoned the PDP before his formal resignation. He also stated that the party remains united and that the recent defection would not weaken their position. The PDP leadership insists they control the authentic party structure in Sokoto State.
Key takeaways
- Muhammad Bello Aliyu Goronyo resigned from the PDP and was appointed Director-General of the ADC governorship candidate’s campaign on August 30, 2026.
- Hayatu Tafida Aminu alleged that Goronyo had been acting as an ADC member while still serving as PDP chairman.
- Aminu declared that the prolonged factional crisis in the Sokoto PDP had been resolved and that his leadership is recognised by the Independent National Electoral Commission.
- He dismissed claims from Goronyo’s faction regarding court judgments and insisted that the PDP remains united under his leadership.
- Aminu said the PDP would not pursue legal action against Goronyo or others who have left the party.
