Governor Ahmed Aliyu's APC Machinery Consolidates Sokoto State Ahead of 2027 Election

Since 2007, Governor Ahmed Aliyu and Senator Aliyu Wamakko have built a political network that dominates Sokoto State politics. The All Progressives Congress (APC) has entrenched its influence in all 244 local wards, relying on incumbency advantages and a loyal cadre of stakeholders. The recent defection of the PDP’s 2023 governorship candidate, Mallam Saidu Umar, to the APC underscores the party’s dominance and the challenges facing the opposition. While the state reports progress in health, education, agriculture, water supply, roads, housing, security and religious affairs, the administration emphasizes maintaining party cohesion for the 2027 elections. The APC’s consensus‑based primaries have minimized internal disputes, reinforcing a unified front that supports both governance and electoral preparation.