A renowned philanthropist, Alhaji Umar Ajiya Isa, popularly known as Ajiyan Sokoto, has formally declared his intention to contest the Sokoto East Senatorial District seat in the 2027 general elections on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC).

Alhaji Isa, popularly known as Ajiyan Sokoto, made the declaration in a statement issued by the Ajiyan Sokoto Coordination Committee in Support of APC.

The declaration follows what was described as sustained calls from party leaders, political associates, and constituents across the district’s eight local government areas, urging him to enter the race.

The statement, signed by retired Permanent Secretary Nasiru Yahaya Isa, who chairs the coordination committee, called on supporters and stakeholders to avoid divisive politics and instead embrace peaceful, issue-based engagement ahead of the 2027 polls.

“Ajiyan Sokoto has been the subject of sustained calls from the people of Sokoto East Senatorial District to offer himself for service at the National Assembly as a Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.