Former Sokoto Governor Bafarawa Resigns from PDP
Former Sokoto State Governor, Alhaji Attahiru Dalhatu Bafarawa, has officially resigned from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to focus on his newly established platform, the Northern Star Youth Empowerment Initiative (NSYEI), launched recently at Arewa House, Kaduna.
In a resignation letter dated January 8, 2025, and addressed to PDP National Chairman Umar Damagun, Bafarawa explained that his decision was driven by a desire to avoid conflicts of interest between his political affiliation and his leadership role in the youth-focused organization. The letter was formally received by the PDP national office on January 13, 2025.
Bafarawa, a two-term governor of Sokoto State, stated, “I will now focus my attention on creating awareness for youth entrepreneurship and empowerment initiatives aimed at making them self-productive, reducing redundancy, and fostering self-reliance.”
He expressed goodwill toward the PDP, saying, “I wish the People’s Democratic Party and its leadership the very best in all their future endeavours,” and thanked the party for the opportunity to contribute during his tenure as a member.
Bafarawa was a prominent figure within the PDP, playing a key role in supporting Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal’s successful re-election in 2019 after ending his political alliance with Senator Aliyu Magatakarda Wammako, Sarkin Yamman Sokoto.