The March 12 local government election in Sokoto will set new standards by
being the first state to use the new voters card and the card reader
machine at the local council level, Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, has
said.
Speaking during the flag-off of campaign for the ruling All Progressives
Congress (APC) for Sokoto North Senatorial district held at Binji LGA,
Tambuwal said both the state government and the State Independent Electoral
Commission (SIEC) have vowed to respect the sanctity of the polls and the
outcome of the views of the generality of the populace to be expressed
through their ballots.
He said Sokoto will always strive to align itself with global best
practices, adding that rather than use the power of incumbency, the state
APC has been going round canvassing for votes.
He urged other political parties to do the same and avoid acts that will
undermine the process.
The Governor also commended APC supporters for the interest and enthusiasm
shown ahead of the polls, saying the only way to deepen democracy in
Nigeria is to ensure all local governments are ruled by
democratically-elected executives.
In his remarks, former Sokoto Governor and Senator representing Sokoto
North in the Senate, Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko, commended Tambuwal for the
commendable manner he has steered the affairs of Sokoto since may 2015, and
advised the people to always be patient with their leaders.
“Leadership is a difficult task. We should always be at the forefront of
advising our leaders. If they don’t heed our advise the first time, let’s
advise them again and pray for them,” he added.
Flags were presented to APC candidates for Binji, Wamakko, Silame, Sokoto
North, Sokoto South, Gudu, Tangaza and Kware LGAs ahead of the election.
CAPTION: Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, assisted by his deputy, Ahmad
Aliyu and Senator Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko, presenting the APC flag to
Sani Bunu Yabo, the party’s candidate in the March 12 election for Yabo LGA.