The Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Sokoto State, Muhammad Goronyo, has launched a scathing critique of the All Progressives Congress (APC)-led government in the state, accusing it of mismanagement, insensitivity, and a failure to address the growing hardship faced by citizens.
Addressing journalists at the party secretariat in Sokoto on Saturday during a quarterly meeting of current and former party executives, Goronyo described the administration as “anti-people and anti-progress,” claiming it has reversed the gains made by the PDP before leaving office in 2023.
“Since we left office, governance in Sokoto has become worse. Businesses are being demolished instead of supported, employment opportunities are disappearing, and citizens are suffering under rising costs and insecurity,” he lamented.
Goronyo also criticized the state government’s management of local government funds, alleging that despite claims of prudent financial savings, no meaningful development is visible in any of the state’s 23 local government areas.
“For two years, there’s been no significant project at the grassroots level. Yet, when allocation was delayed for just one month, they couldn’t pay salaries. That shows the local governments are broke, and funds meant for development have been wasted,” he stated.
He further rejected recent claims by the Federal Government that security is improving across the country, insisting that Sokoto continues to face relentless attacks.
“The reality in Sokoto is different from what is being claimed in Abuja. People are attacked almost daily, and there’s no response, no sympathy, no support from the government. Security is their responsibility, and they are failing woefully,” Goronyo declared.
Despite the grim situation, the PDP chairman expressed optimism about his party’s future, saying the PDP is undergoing strategic restructuring aimed at reclaiming power in 2027.
“This meeting is part of our efforts to review our progress and re-strategize. PDP remains the most grounded party in Nigeria, and by the grace of God, we will return stronger in 2027 in Sokoto and across the nation,” he assured.
Goronyo also dismissed rumors of a merger with other political parties, emphasizing that the PDP will retain its identity as the “last man standing” among parties registered in 1998.
