Who is After Senator Wamakko? 

When the axe forgets, the tree remembers. In Sokoto State, where both history and leaders are highly respected, Senator Aliyu Wamakko’s reputation is taking hits. Critics have brought out sharp accusations about his poor record. Are they just complaints, or did Wamakko upset someone powerful who’s now out for revenge?

Wamakko, who has spent decades in politics, is being accused of leaving behind little for the people of Sokoto. His time as governor is said to have produced weak projects; his nine years as senator have been described as impossibly unimpressive. People are asking: what has he really done for his district?

The worst comparisons are with his predecessor, Senator Ibrahim Lamido, who has spent less time in office but has achieved more. Lamido is praised for helping young people get educated and supporting victims of insecurity. Wamakko’s critics argue that he hasn’t done anything nearly as meaningful or impactful in his district.

But some people think these attacks on Wamakko are too organised to be random. Could it be that he annoyed someone powerful along the way? Sokoto politics is full of rivalries and grudges, so maybe this is payback. If so, Wamakko may have underestimated his opponents.

But how does someone who ruled Sokoto for years, in a state where leaders are respected like elders, find himself in this mess? Maybe he forgot the rules of Nigerian politics—when to give, when to smile, and who to stay on good terms with.

Meanwhile, Sokoto’s residents are cheering for Lamido, who is tackling insecurity and supporting widows, while Wamakko’s achievements look small in comparison. If Wamakko has done good work, where are his defenders? Silence from his camp makes people wonder even more.

Whether these complaints are fair or not, it’s clear that Sokoto’s political drama is heating up. The big question is: can Wamakko recover, or has the damage already been done?