For their allegiance to Senator Ibrahim Lamido, nineteen traditional rulers including district and ward heads in Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State have resigned their positions.
They are ward heads of Sabon Birnin Gabas, Tsilba, Sabon Garin Danbaki, Magajin Dawakin, Dan Faru, Zumbuli, Dawakin, Kanwuri, Hande, Sabon Fegi, Tudun Dankusu and Alhazzai among others.
Recalled that few weeks ago, the District Head of Sabon Birni, Alhaji Abdullahi Muhammad Bawa, resigned his position as District Head of Sabon Birni with effect from 16 October 2024 to join the political wagon of Senator Ibrahim Lamido through a letter dated October 16, 2024.
The letter, which he personally signed, reads in part: “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.”
The ward head of Taka-Tsaba, Alhaji Lauwali Shuaibu, one of those who tendered their resignantion told journalists in Sokoto said their decision was prompted by Senator Lamido’s commitment towards improving their well-being, noting that “the man is always coming to our rescue whenever bandits attacked our people. “We have tendered our resignation letters but nobody invited us to hear our grievances.
“Our support will encourage Sen. Lamido to continue with the good work he has been doing for our people,” Shuaibu added.
Another traditional ruler who resigned his position, Alhaji Jamilu Gwanda Gobir, the Ubandoman Sarkin Gobir, late Isa Muhammad Bawa, said their decision was aimed at salvaging Gobir district.
“About 10 traditional rulers joined me in resigning their positions. I served the district as Ubandoma for nine years. Our positions are now vacant.
“The traditional rulers that resigned have vowed to support only politicians who are committed to the wellbeing of their constituents,” the former Ubandoma assured.
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