The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Sokoto State suffered a setback as all the enterprise group wing of the celebration, led by Alhaji Chika Sarkin Gishiri, chairman of the Sokoto State Merchants Affiliation, defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
The mass defection, which passed off on the residence of Senator Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko, chief of the APC in Sokoto State, was confirmed in a press release signed by Bashar Abubakar, media marketing consultant to Wamakko.
Talking on the mini reception, Alhaji Sarkin Gishiri mentioned the merchants’ determination to hitch the APC was pushed by a collective want to contribute meaningfully to the event of the state.
He described the transfer as a major blow to the PDP, noting that key figures within the state’s enterprise group had now aligned with the ruling celebration.
Gishiri pledged full help to Governor Ahmed Aliyu Sokoto’s administration, applauding the strides made in infrastructure and governance.
He additionally expressed deep appreciation for Wamakko’s long-standing help, which he credited for the success of many enterprise ventures within the state.
Additionally talking, Alhaji Ladan Almustapha, former chairman of the State Merchants Affiliation and present chairman of the Sokoto State Chamber of Commerce, affirmed that all the management of merchants’ associations had agreed to help the APC.
He praised Wamakko’s exemplary management, particularly throughout his tenure as governor, saying it bolstered their confidence in his political imaginative and prescient.
Almustapha recommended the state governor for the quite a few developmental tasks delivered in simply two years, describing his achievements as unprecedented.
In his response, Wamakko expressed pleasure over the mass defection and warranted the brand new APC members of equal therapy throughout the celebration.
He promised authorities intervention within the completion of the continued renovation of the burnt Sokoto Central Market, in addition to the availability of economic help to merchants to spice up {economic} exercise.
The previous governor emphasised that Governor Aliyu’s administration is dedicated to remodeling Sokoto positively, with renewed efforts to resolve lingering water points, improve the capability of the State Water Board, and make sure the provision of potable water.
He criticised the PDP-led administration for eradicating most important water pipes, which he mentioned triggered water shortages throughout the state, and challenged the merchants on their silence throughout that interval.
Wamakko assured that extra developmental strides can be recorded beneath the APC-led authorities, aiming to raise Sokoto to compete favorably with different states.
The ceremony was attended by a number of notable leaders of the merchants’ associations, together with Alhaji Bello Bulaki, Alhaji Ibrahim Achida, Alhaji Nasiru Tukur Faru, and Alhaji Almustapha Ghani Mainiyyo. Others current included Alhaji Malami Zamau, Alhaji Falalu Ibrahim Maitakalma, Alhaji Ibrahim Ba Ta Yima Lamba, Alhaji Sanusi Kware, Alhaji Sirajo Ibrahim Maitakalmi, and Alhaji Almu Abdu Maidala, amongst many others.
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