Muhammad Bello Aliyu Goronyo has emerged as the Director-General of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) governorship campaign organisation in Sokoto State, hours after resigning as chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state.
The appointment was announced by the ADC governorship candidate, Manir Muhammad Dan’Iya, in a statement issued on Monday by his Media Aide, Aminu Abdullahi.
In Brief
Goronyo, who previously served as Sokoto PDP chairman, is expected to bring his experience in politics, public administration and grassroots mobilisation to the ADC campaign ahead of the 2027 governorship election.
His appointment follows his resignation from the PDP, with Goronyo also asking that his name be removed from the party’s membership register.
How The Developments Unfolded
Goronyo first resigned as chairman of the Sokoto State chapter of the PDP and requested that the party remove his name from its membership register.
Hours later, he was appointed Director-General of Dan’Iya’s ADC governorship campaign organisation for the 2027 election.
The sequence places Goronyo in a new political role within the ADC campaign shortly after ending his formal association with the PDP, making the appointment a notable development ahead of the next governorship contest in Sokoto State.
Key Players
Manir Muhammad Dan’Iya is the ADC governorship candidate in Sokoto State and the politician who appointed Goronyo to lead his campaign organisation.
Muhammad Bello Aliyu Goronyo is the immediate past chairman of the Sokoto State PDP and the newly appointed Director-General of the ADC governorship campaign organisation.
The development also involves the PDP, which Goronyo resigned from, and the ADC, whose governorship campaign he will now help coordinate ahead of the 2027 election.
Why Dan’Iya Chose Goronyo
Dan’Iya described Goronyo as a seasoned civil servant, experienced politician and accomplished public administrator.
According to the ADC candidate, Goronyo’s years of service have given him institutional knowledge and grassroots understanding that could be valuable to the campaign.
Dan’Iya also pointed to Goronyo’s experience as a former commissioner under the administration of former Sokoto State Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal.
He said Goronyo’s knowledge of governance, public administration and political mobilisation would be useful to the ADC campaign.
Background
Before taking up the new ADC campaign position, Goronyo served as chairman of the Sokoto State chapter of the PDP.
His resignation and request for the removal of his name from the party’s membership register preceded his appointment by Dan’Iya.
His previous experience also includes service as a commissioner under the administration of former Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, giving him experience in both party administration and government.
What The Appointment Means For The 2027 Campaign
Goronyo’s appointment gives the ADC campaign an experienced political figure with previous exposure to party organisation, government administration and political mobilisation.
Dan’Iya said the decision was a strategic choice reflecting the confidence of the party’s leadership and stakeholders in Goronyo’s experience, capacity and commitment to the development of Sokoto State.
For the campaign, Goronyo is expected to focus on strengthening the party’s structures, improving grassroots mobilisation and communicating the ADC’s vision to voters across the state.
However, the available information does not establish what wider effect the move will have on the strength of the PDP or the electoral prospects of the ADC in 2027.
What Comes Next?
Dan’Iya has asked Goronyo to work closely with party leaders, stakeholders, candidates, youths, women and supporters across Sokoto State’s 23 Local Government Areas.
His responsibilities will include helping to unite the party’s structures, strengthen grassroots mobilisation and build an inclusive campaign capable of reaching communities across the state.
Dan’Iya has also called on ADC members and supporters to give the new campaign Director-General their full cooperation, stressing that the success of the 2027 campaign will require unity, discipline, commitment and collective responsibility.
The focus now shifts to how Goronyo will use his political and administrative experience as the ADC campaign organisation moves into the next phase of its preparations for the 2027 governorship election.
