Nineteen traditional rulers, including district and ward heads, have resigned their positions in Sabon Birni Local Government Area, Sokoto State, to endorse Senator Ibrahim Lamido.
The resigning leaders include ward heads from Sabon Birnin Gabas, Tsilba, Sabon Garin Danbaki, Magajin Dawakin, Dan Faru, Zumbuli, Dawakin, Kanwuri, Hande, Sabon Fegi, Tudun Dankusu, and Alhazzai, among others. Their departure follows a recent resignation by Alhaji Abdullahi Muhammad Bawa, the District Head of Sabon Birni, who left his role in October to align with Senator Lamido’s political movement.
Bawa’s resignation letter, dated October 16, 2024, stated, “I was appointed district head of Sabon Birni on July 15, 2014, and I resigned my position to join the political wagon of Senator Ibrahim Lamido.”
One of the resigning ward heads, Alhaji Lauwali Shuaibu of Taka-Tsaba, voiced concerns that their grievances had gone unaddressed. He explained that Senator Lamido’s support and commitment to their welfare influenced their decision: “The man is always coming to our rescue whenever bandits attack our people. Our support will encourage Sen. Lamido to continue the good work he has been doing.”
Alhaji Jamilu Gwanda Gobir, known as the Ubandoman Sarkin Gobir, shared that he and ten other traditional rulers stepped down to seek a more effective approach to governance for the Gobir district. “I served as Ubandoma for nine years, and our positions are now vacant,” he stated, adding that they would only support leaders prioritizing the welfare of their constituents.
The mass resignations signal a new political alignment and a show of support for Senator Lamido, known for his work within the community, as local traditional leadership shifts to emphasize loyalty to political figures dedicated to regional security and development.