{
  "id": 13887959,
  "title": "ADC chieftain, Aminu Ibrahim defects to APC in Sokoto",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/adc-chieftain-aminu-ibrahim-defects-to-apc-in-sokoto",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-12T05:54:21.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/12/adc-chieftain-aminu-ibrahim-defects-to-apc-in-sokoto/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Professor Aminu Ibrahim, a prominent member of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Sokoto State, has recently transferred his allegiance to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). This switch in political loyalties is set to take place ahead of the highly anticipated 2027 general elections.\n\nIbrahim, who once served as the rector of Umaru Ali Shinkafi Polytechnic and a mathematics professor at Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, made his defection announcement during a ceremony held in the state capital. In his remarks, Ibrahim expressed his intention to contribute to the betterment of Sokoto State, with a particular emphasis on education and other sectors of the economy.\n\nThe move by Ibrahim has been welcomed by the APC in Sokoto State, as evidenced by the party's chairman, Haruna Sarkin-Gobir Adiya. Adiya commended Ibrahim's decision to join their ranks, emphasizing that his defection will bolster the party's membership. Adiya also called upon Ibrahim to collaborate with existing party members, fostering unity and cooperation as they prepare for the upcoming 2027 general elections.\n\nIbrahim's defection is part of a broader trend of political realignments within Sokoto State. Various political parties are actively seeking to strengthen their structures and mobilize support in anticipation of the 2027 general elections. This shift within the ADC ranks adds a new dimension to the already dynamic political landscape in the state.",
  "summary": "A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, in Sokoto State, Professor Aminu Ibrahim has defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, ahead of the 2027 general elections. Ibrahim, a former rector of Umaru Ali Shinkafi Polytechnic, Sokoto, and professor of mathematics at Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, announced his defection at a ceremony in the state capital. He said […]…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}