2027 Election: Sokoto Councillors Present Nomination Form To State Governor

The 244 councillors from the 23 local government areas (LGAs) of Sokoto State, under the platform of the National Council of Councillors Forum of Nigeria, have purchased a ₦50 million nomination form for the re-election of Governor Ahmad Aliyu.

Speaking on behalf of the forum, the Sokoto State chapter chairman, Hon. Nura Umar Goronyo, said they were motivated by the quality of governance being experienced in the state.

He presented a dummy cheque of ₦50 million to the Sokoto State APC Chairman, Alhaji Haruna S. G. Adiya, for onward presentation to the governor on Monday at the party headquarters in Sokoto.

According to him, as grassroots leaders closest to rural dwellers, they were inspired by the scale of developmental projects and human capital initiatives of the Ahmad Aliyu-led administration, hence their unanimous decision to support him.

“The purchase of this form is a manifestation of our appreciation for the good work of the current government.

“We are very pleased with the programmes, initiatives, and policies of the Ahmad Aliyu-led administration.

“And I can tell you for certain that no one in Sokoto today is unhappy with the government, except those who dislike good governance or are non-objective opposition figures,” he said.

Speaking on the leadership qualities of other aspirants seeking election under the All Progressives Congress (APC), the councillors’ forum chairman, Alhaji Nura, said they are satisfied with their credentials.

Responding to the gesture, the Sokoto State APC Chairman, Hon. Haruna Sarkin Gobir Adiya, said the entire state is in a celebratory mood, seeing the 244 councillors come together to support the governor’s second-term bid.

“According to you, as those closest to the masses, we are convinced that you have all witnessed the good work in your respective areas,” he said.

“We are pleased to hear such testimonies from you, and I can assure you that the governor will do even more if re-elected in 2027.”