Jubilation by youths and supporters of the ruling All Progressives Congress in Sokoto, on Thursday, trailed the Supreme Court verdict that affirmed the victory of Governor Ahmed Aliyu Sokoto
The jubilant in their multiples, took to major streets in the caliphate to celebrate the victory of Governor Ahmed Aliyu Sokoto at the Supreme Court amidst songs and praises.
The Supreme Court affirmed the election victory of Governor Aliyu Sokoto after dismissing the Appeal filed by the Peoples’ Democratic Party and it Governorship candidate in the 2023 polls, Sa’idu Umar Malam Ubandoma.
The youths, cutting across all sex and ages, resisted the windy and dusty harmattan weather in the caliphate to flood major streets to demonstrate their joy and unflinching loyalty to the APC and Governor Aliyu Sokoto.
Dressed in colourful outfits, the jubilant youths rented the air with political songs, praising the Governor and his mentor, Senator Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko, who is also the leader of the APC in the state.
“Sai Amadu na Baba Alu, Amadu zabin Allah. Kowa ya bi. Allah Ka ida nufi da alkhairi”
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Meaning: “Ahmed Aliyu of Aliyu Wamakko is a choice destined by God. May God support him to accomplish his good intentions with blessings for all”
A teenage APC supporter, Isah Mustapha of Marina Area in the metropolis, was heard saying “today is our day. We worked hard to ensure the emergence of Governor Ahmed Aliyu Sokoto. We have to rejoice endlessly for the victory.”
Placards of all sizes with inscriptions were displayed amidst heavy drumming and dance by the youths who disclosed that “our celebration today is to wipe away all doubts, emotional pressure caused by the long awaited judgement. It’s a prelude to the grand celebration rally we hope to conduct in welcoming the governor and our father and leader, Senator Aliyu Wamakko tomorrow Saturday”
Prior to the Supreme Court verdict, Sokoto had in the last one week, been thrown into seeming tensed mood occasioned by anxiety and palpable fear among supporters from the two major political divides of the APC and PDP.