The Chairman of Tangaza Local Government Council in Sokoto State, Hon. Isa Salihu Kalenjine, has announced his resignation from the All Progressives Congress (APC) and from his position.
This development was contained in a resignation letter dated May 5, 2026, and issued to newsmen on Tuesday night in Sokoto, saying his decision is borne out of purely personal reasons. I appreciate the opportunity given to me to be part of the party.”
New Telegraph reports that the letter was addressed to the APC Ward Chairman, Kalanjeni Ward, Tangaza Local Government Area, Sokoto State.
The letter read: “I wish to formally inform you of my decision to resign from the APC with immediate effect.
In another letter dated 7th July 2026, Hon. Isa Salihu Bashir Kalenjine announced his resignation from his position as the elected Chairman of Tangaza Local Government Area.
The letter was addressed to the Secretary to the State Government and the Commissioner, Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Sokoto State.
The letter was titled ‘LETTER OF RESIGNATION AS EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN OF TANGAZA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA’.
“Please accept this letter as formal notification that I am resigning from my position as Executive Chairman of Tangaza Local Government, effective immediately from today.
This difficult decision has been reached after extensive consultations with my family, key political associates, and community stakeholders.
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.
I am incredibly grateful to the electorate, the Council’s legislative arm, and the entire staff for the privilege and opportunity to serve our people.
I wish the incoming leadership and administration continued success.”
