By Muhammad Ibrahim,Sokoto
President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated the APC leader in Sokoto State, Sen. Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko, Sarkin Yamman Sokoto over the successful last Saturday’s poll in the State, which brought Ahmad Aliyu Sokoto as the elected Governor under the banner of APC.
Statement by Bashar Abubakar MC said Buhari called Wamakko on his telephone line, described the election that gave victory to Alhaji Ahmad Aliyu Sokoto of APC as a huge success, saying, ”that was what the people of Sokoto State truly want.”
Buhari described the just-concluded Governorship and State Houses of Assembly elections as historic, adding, “hence the need for the newly-elected officials to ensure the fulfilment of their campaign promises to the electorate.”
Buhari further described the election of Alhaji Ahmad Aliyu Sokoto of APC as a will of Allah, urging him to put in his very best to provide developmental projects for the progress of the state and Nigeria as a whole.
Responding to the call, the elated former Governor of Sokoto State lauded Buhari for the epochal call.
Wamakko also extolled Buhari for always having the people of Sokoto State at heart and assured him of a good counselling to the Governor-elect, Alhaji Ahmad Aliyu Sokoto for him to roundly succeed.
Wamakko described Buhari as a true democrat who stood firmly and patriotically for the sustenance of Nigeria’s democracy.
He appreciated Buhari for his committed leadership and invaluable advice towards the development of Nigeria as the Nigerian President.
