# Sokoto State ADC gubernatorial campaign developments

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/sokoto-state-adc-gubernatorial-campaign-developments
> Updated: 2026-09-11T16:07:52.000Z. Sources: 11. Developments: 2.

In late August 2026, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) governorship candidate for Sokoto State, Manir Muhammad Dan’iya, strengthened his campaign organization by appointing former PDP chairman Muhammad Bello Aliyu Goronyo as campaign Director-General. Goronyo resigned from the PDP, citing “purely personal” reasons, following leadership crises within that party.

By mid-September 2026, Dan’iya shifted focus toward criticizing the state government over escalating banditry and insecurity. Citing humanitarian concerns and resident protests in several communities, he called for intensified security operations by both state and federal authorities. He further demanded transparency regarding the allocation of public funds intended to address security and humanitarian needs.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-11: Sokoto ADC candidate criticizes government over rising banditry

Sokoto State ADC candidate Manir Muhammad Dan’iya has called for urgent government action to address rising banditry and community displacements, labeling the security situation a humanitarian emergency.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sokoto-adc-candidate-criticizes-government-over-rising-banditry

### 2026-08-31: Sokoto ADC candidate appoints former PDP chairman as campaign DG

Former Sokoto PDP Chairman Muhammad Bello Aliyu Goronyo has resigned from the party and joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as campaign Director-General for governorship candidate Manir Muhammad Dan’Iя

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sokoto-pdp-chairman-muhammad-bello-goronyo-resigns

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