Senator Ibrahim Lamido Quits APC Over Insecurity

By Ayodele Oni

Worried by the spate of insecurity in the North West, Senator Ibrahim Lamido, representing the Sokoto East District, has announced his intention to exit the All Progressives Congress (APC), attributing the move to the deteriorating security situation and a perceived lack of government action against banditry in his region.

Speaking with journalists in Sokoto on Friday, the lawmaker explained that the escalating violence has left him with no choice but to align with the plight of his constituents.

“My people are going through untold hardship. Communities have been destroyed by bandits, and I cannot continue to remain in a system that has not demonstrated sufficient commitment to addressing this crisis,” he declared.

The Senator highlighted that the persistent attacks have devastated numerous villages, leading to mass displacement and the destruction of local livelihoods.

Despite his efforts to secure federal intervention, Lamido expressed frustration over the lack of progress.

“My people are suffering. Entire communities have been ruined by bandits, and as their representative, I cannot remain in a system that has not shown enough commitment to ending this crisis.”

He further clarified that his departure is a result of extensive consultations with community leaders and supporters who collectively decided to seek a platform that prioritizes security.

Stressing the fundamental duty of any administration, Lamido remarked, “Security is the foremost duty of any government. When communities are repeatedly attacked and people are forced to flee their homes, leaders must take responsibility and act decisively.”

He warned that failure to protect lives must be met with accountability, adding, “This decision is not about personal ambition or political gain. It is about the survival of our communities and the responsibility we owe the people who elected us.”

While Lamido has not officially confirmed his next destination, many of his political associates have recently defected to the African Democratic Congress (ADC).

He urged the Federal Government to intensify the fight against banditry in the North-West to prevent a deepening humanitarian catastrophe, maintaining that “the decision followed extensive consultations with traditional leaders, political stakeholders, and supporters across the senatorial district.”