The Senator representing Sokoto East Senatorial District, Ibrahim Lamido, has explained why he will not seek re-election to the National Assembly, stating that the office of a senator lacks the executive authority needed to tackle the growing insecurity affecting his constituency.
Speaking during an interview with newsmen in Sokoto, Senator Lamido said his ambition to contest the governorship election was driven by the desire to directly address the worsening security situation in parts of Sokoto East.
According to him, the people of his constituency had consistently urged him to seek executive office, believing that only a governor possesses the powers and resources required to confront the security challenges facing the area.
“I wanted to contest for governor because of the insecurity affecting my people. As a senator, I do not have the executive powers needed to address the situation effectively,” he said.
Lamido, however, lost the governorship ticket of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to former Deputy Governor of Sokoto State, Mannir Dan’iya, following the party’s consensus arrangement.
Despite the setback, the lawmaker pledged his loyalty to the party and promised to work for its victory in the 2027 general elections.
“I will remain in the ADC and support the candidate who emerged. Politics, for me, is not about personal gain but about serving my people,” he stated.
The senator also disclosed that all the aspirants who contested for the party’s governorship ticket had accepted the outcome of the consensus process in the interest of party unity.
“We were ten aspirants, and the remaining nine have all accepted the decision reached by the party,” he added.
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