The Executive Chairman of Tangaza Local Government Area in Sokoto State, Isa Salihu Bashir Kalanjeni, has resigned from the All Progressives Congress (APC) and stepped down from his position as council chairman.

The decisions were contained in two separate resignation letters made available to journalists on Tuesday.

In a letter dated May 5, 2026, and addressed to the APC Ward Chairman of Kalanjeni Ward in Tangaza Local Government Area, Kalanjeni announced that he was leaving the ruling party with immediate effect.

He described the move as a personal decision.

“I wish to formally inform you of my decision to resign from the APC with immediate effect. This decision is borne out of purely personal reasons.”

In another letter dated July 7, 2026, addressed to the Secretary to the Sokoto State Government and the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Kalanjeni also announced his resignation as Executive Chairman of Tangaza Local Government Area.

He stated that his resignation from office took effect immediately.

The former council chairman said he reached the decision after holding consultations with his family, political allies and community leaders.

This difficult decision has been reached after extensive consultations with my family, key political associates and community stakeholders.”

Kalanjeni also cited administrative challenges as one of the reasons behind his resignation, saying they had made it difficult for him to discharge his responsibilities effectively.

“Due to recent unavoidable administrative challenges, I find that I am no longer able to execute the responsibilities of this office to the high standard expected of me.”

He expressed appreciation to the people of Tangaza, members of the local government legislature and council staff for giving him the opportunity to serve. He also wished the incoming administration success.

Sokoto State Government and the APC had yet to issue any official statement on Kalanjeni’s resignation from the party and his position as council chairman.