Sokoto PDP chairman resigns, appointed DG ADC campaign council

Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party in Sokoto state, Alhaji Muhammad Bello Goronyo, has resigned his membership from the party, saying his resignation was purely personal.

This was contained in a letter he sent to the PDP chairman for Gorony Ward in Goronyo local government area.

Bello said the registration was with effect from Monday 31, August 2026

The letter read thus:: “I hereby formally notify you of my intention to resign my
membership of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Goronyo Ward, Goronyo Local Government Area, effective from today. 31″ August, 2026.

“The reason for my resignation is purely personal. I wish to thank the party leadership and members for the opportunity to serve and for the experiences gained during my period of membership.

“Consequently, I request that this letter be accepted as formal notice of my resignation and that my name be removed from the party’s mermbership register accordingly.”

However, in a related development, the ADC governorship candidate, Alhaji Maniru Mohammed Dan Iya has appointed Bello Goronyo, the immediate past PDP chairman as DG for the ADC Campaign Council in the state.

This was contained in a press statement issued and made available to newsmen in Sokoto by the spokesman to Dan Iya, Malam Aminu Abdullahi Abubakar

Dan Iyan described the appointment as a strategic choice that reflects the confidence of the party leadership and stakeholders in Goronyo’s experience, capacity and commitment to the development of Sokoto State.

In a congratulatory message issued by his Media Aide, Aminu Abdullahi, Dan’iya also described Goronyo as a seasoned civil servant, experienced politician and accomplished public administrator whose years of service have equipped him with the institutional knowledge and grassroots understanding required to lead a successful campaign.

Dan’iya also acknowledged Goronyo’s experience as a former Commissioner under the administration of former governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, saying his understanding of governance, public administration and political mobilisation will be valuable to the ADC campaign.

He said the appointment brings together experience, organisational capacity and a clear understanding of the political realities of Sokoto State at a critical period when the people are demanding responsible, responsive and purposeful leadership.

The ADC candidate expressed confidence that Goronyo will deploy his experience to unite the party’s structures, strengthen grassroots mobilisation and communicate the ADC’s vision effectively to the people of Sokoto.

He urged the newly appointed Director-General to work closely with party leaders, stakeholders, candidates, youth, women and supporters across the 23 Local Government Areas to build an inclusive campaign capable of reaching every community.

Dan’iya said the ADC campaign would be centred on issues that directly affect the people, including security, education, healthcare, agriculture, employment, civil service reform, infrastructure and economic empowerment.

He called on all members and supporters of the party to give Bello Aliyu Goronyo their full cooperation and support, stressing that the success of the 2027 campaign would require unity, discipline, commitment and collective responsibility.