The Sokoto State Government has sealed an African Democratic Congress (ADC) campaign office in the state capital over questions surrounding the ownership of the property.
The Commissioner for Lands and Housing, Nasiru Dantsoho, announced the action on Monday, November 2, 2026. He said the government sealed the premises to protect lives and property after a recent disturbance involving party supporters and individuals he described as miscreants.
The building, located along Ahmadu Bello Way in Sokoto metropolis, previously belonged to the defunct Savannah Bank. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) had also used the property as its state office, according to reports. <Cite refs={[“turn785319search0″,”turn785319search6”]}/>
Government seeks clarification from NDIC
Dantsoho said the state government reviewed the property’s certificate of occupancy and other relevant documents. According to him, the records still identify Savannah Bank as the owner, with no official change of ownership reflected in the documents examined.
He explained that the government had written to the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC), which he described as the custodian of the property, to establish its current ownership status.
However, the commissioner said the state was yet to receive a response from the corporation.
He said the government would keep the ADC campaign office sealed while awaiting clarification from the NDIC. He also invited anyone claiming ownership of the building to submit relevant documents for verification.
Dantsoho maintained that the property would remain under the state government’s control until officials resolve the ownership question. He warned that anyone who attempted to enter the sealed premises without authorisation could face legal action, including prosecution.
ADC aide confirms government action
The development has drawn attention amid political tension in Sokoto.
Aminu Abdullahi, media aide to the ADC governorship candidate, confirmed the sealing to Channels Television. He said the commissioner visited the building with a letter asking its occupants to clarify who owned or occupied the property. <Cite refs={[“turn785319search0”]}/>
The latest action comes against the background of allegations of clashes involving ADC supporters and operatives of a state-owned security outfit.
While the government has cited the ownership dispute and public safety as reasons for sealing the building, the development adds to the political disagreements surrounding the party’s activities in Sokoto ahead of the 2027 general election.