APC vs ADC: Sokoto hotel row, alleged attacks expose 2027 power struggle

Punch Nigeria · Animashaun Salman · 2026-11-01 23:01 UTC

The postponement of the ADC presidential campaign flag-off in Sokoto has sparked allegations of political interference, hotel restrictions, attacks on

The postponement of the ADC presidential campaign flag-off in Sokoto has sparked allegations of political interference, hotel restrictions, attacks on supporters and defections, exposing tensions between the opposition, the APC and the state government ahead of the 2027 elections, writes ANIMASAHUN SALMAN

Various narratives have trailed the decision of the African Democratic Congress to postpone its presidential campaign flag-off in Sokoto State. The ADC announced a shift in the campaign flag-off from Saturday, October 31, to Wednesday, November 4, citing controversy over hotel accommodation for delegates and an alleged attack on ADC supporters.

At the centre of the controversy is the allegation that the Sokoto State Government directed hotels in the state capital to deny accommodation to delegates expected for the ADC event. The event was expected to attract its presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, former Sokoto State Governor and party leader, Senator Aminu Tambuwal, and other prominent party figures, alongside delegates and supporters travelling from different parts of the country.

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