{
  "id": 5014357,
  "title": "Sokoto ADC gov’ship candidate appoints Goronyo DG campaign council",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/sokoto-adc-govship-candidate-appoints-goronyo-dg-campaign-council",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-02T03:35:40.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Trust",
    "slug": "daily-trust",
    "url": "https://dailytrust.com/sokoto-adc-govship-candidate-appoints-goronyo-dg-campaign-council/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former Sokoto State chairman, Alhaji Muhammad Bello Goronyo, has been appointed as the Director-General of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) campaign organization for the 2027 gubernatorial election in the state, following his resignation from the position of PDP chairman. This announcement was made by ADC governorship candidate, Manir Muhammad Dan'Iya, who praised Goronyo's political experience and capacity in a statement released by his media aide, Aminu Abdullahi. The ADC candidate emphasized that Goronyo's appointment was a strategic move, acknowledging his track record as a seasoned politician and public administrator. Earlier, PDP chairman Hayatu Tafida contradicted Goronyo's resignation, stating that he had already been removed from the position nine months prior and that it was impossible for him to be a member of two parties simultaneously. The announcement came after a letter was circulated, purportedly showing Goronyo's resignation from the PDP before his appointment as ADC's Director-General.",
  "summary": "Former chairman in Sokoto State, Alhaji Muhammad Bello Goronyo, has been appointed Director-General of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) campaign organisation for the 2027 governorship election in the state., hours after resigning as chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state. The appointment was announced by the ADC governorship candidate, Manir Muhammad Dan’Iya, […]",
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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."
}