Peoples Gazette Nigeria6 Apr 2026
Sokoto ADC chairman decries INEC’s derecognition of party’s chieftainsIB
Isiyaku Bello
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Isiyaku Bello is a Nigerian politician from Sokoto. They have contested 2 elections (2 losses) across 2 parties, receiving 58 total votes. Most recent: 2023 Gubernatorial Elections as African Democratic Congress (ADC) candidate.
Political Career
Biography
Isiyaku Bello is a male political candidate affiliated with the African Democratic Congress (ADC), a party from Sokoto State. He ran in the 2023 governorship election in Sokoto and was part of a ticket led by the ADC. His running mate was Zakari Gobir Halilu. Born circa 1969, he holds the qualification of Sultan Ward PLS from Sokoto Polytechnic.
Despite his participation in the 2023 Sokoto governorship election, Bello did not succeed in securing the position.
Party Positions
Policy positions from African Democratic Congress (ADC)'s manifesto.
Anti-corruption
ADC pledges to enforce existing laws, modify them to deter corruption, and introduce legislation to support due process while ensuring severe penalties for electoral fraud like rigging or vote buying.
Enterprise grant support
ADC plans to support youth empowerment programs, including skills development, job creation, and promotion of talents in arts, sports, and culture through government initiatives.
Governance & Reform
ADC will make electoral malpractices such as rigging, vote buying, and monetary inducements illegal with severe penalties.
Healthcare
ADC commits to establishing specialist health facilities using military and university teaching hospitals with corporate partnerships for primary and affordable healthcare, focusing on rural areas and preventive care.
Infrastructure
ADC will develop road and rail transportation infrastructures, linking towns with federal routes and ensuring cooperation between Federal, State, and Local Government for improved connectivity.
Security & Defense
ADC will promote legislation enabling local governments and states to create their own police forces for enhanced community safety.
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In The News
Ripples Nigeria6 Apr 2026
'Misinterpretation of judgement,' Sokoto ADC faults INEC over removal of national leadershipDaily Post Nigeria27 Jan 2026
‘He was never our member’ – Sokoto ADC disowns GadaPeoples Gazette Nigeria27 Jan 2026
ADC disowns Senator Gada in SokotoVanguard News27 Jan 2026
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Blueprint Newspapers27 Jan 2026
ADC denies Gada’s membership, describes claim as falseLEADERSHIP Newspapers10 Dec 2025
Stop Parading Yourself As Sokoto Chair, African Democratic Congress Tells Ex-CandidateVoice of Nigeria9 Dec 2025
Sokoto State ADC Confirms Umar Faruk as Legitimate ChairmanTribune Online8 Dec 2025
ADC disowns Isiyaku as Sokoto chairmanThe Whistler Newspaper8 Dec 2025
Sokoto ADC Warns Ex-Guber Candidate To Stop Acting As ChairmanThe Whistler Newspaper21 Sept 2025
Power Struggle Splits ADC In SokotoTribune Online21 Sept 2025
ADC crisis deepens as Sokoto exco rejects Bello Isiyaku as chairman