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  • Sokoto rerun: We”ll reclaim our stolen mandate, APC chairman tells members

    The Turakin Achida and Chairman, All Progressives Congress (APC), Sokoto state chapter,  Alhaji Isa Sadiq Achida, has said the party’s Gubernatorial mandate allegedly stolen by the Peoples Democratic Party  (PDP), under the shameful and physical supervision of Governor Aminu Waziiri Tambuwal would soon be retrieved.

    Achida told supporters while reassuring them of efforts being made by the party in the state to reclaim its mandate.

    He also expressed extreme optimism that, the stolen mandate would be retrieved at the Gubernatorial Election Tribunal expected to commence sitting in Sokoto, soon.

    Achida made the remarked in a statement he issued in Sokoto in reaction to recent claims that the APC bid to use the power of some federal agencies, during the 2019 Governorship polls, against the PDP and himself, had failed.

    According to him ” such deluded and misplaced outcries by Governor Aminu Waziiri Tambuwal, are in-efficacious, just as they are immaterial and ineffectual .

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    ” Nobody had used the powers or prowess of any federal agency , rather , the teaming supporters of the party and the electorate , statewide had cast their votes massively for the APC candidates,  at all levels.

    ” The massive and colossal votes cast for our candidates, at all levels, including President Muhammadu Buhari, showed that , the people love and cherish the APC and it remains the party to beat .

    ” The electorate had since lost confidence in the PDP which had fielded expired and lesser candidates who lacked even the least of support.”

    In the same vein, Achida noted that Governor Aminu Waziiri Tambuwal lacked the moral audacity to continue to euphorically cling to the seat, as he knew he was never elected by the people of the state .

    The statement recalled that the recent governorship elections were marred by myriad of dastardly flaws and electoral offences like vote buying, over voting , ballot box snatching and stuffing, as well as intimidation,  non use of card reader machines , duplication of votes and outright disenfranchisement of thousands of voters across the state ,among others .

    Similarly, the statement stressed that there were many glaring infractions and violations of the Electoral Act, 2010, as amended, the nation’s constitution, as well as the Electoral Laws of the Independent National Electoral Commission  (INEC).

    It further pointed out that there were several other acts of pre and post election  violence , intimidation, flagrant misuse of public funds to induce voters, compromise by some electoral officials ,and the various security agencies.

    The party chairman added ”  it is humorous and ironical for a Governor to be purportedly declared as winner of a poll with a vote difference of a paltry 342 votes, against his opponent who had since won the election , but , for the obnoxious infractions and daylight robbery being orchestrated by Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal and his dead party , the PDP.”

  • INEC presents certificates of return to Tambuwal, deputy, assembly member

    The Independent Electoral Commission (INEC) Thursday presented certificates of return to Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal and his running mate, Alhaji Muhammad Mannir Dan Iya.

    Also presented with similar certificates of return were the 30 state assembly members elect.

    Presenting the certificates, INEC National Commissioner in charge of Sokoto, Kebib and Zamfara states, Mrs. Amina Zakari said the commission remains committed to the course of ensuring smooth and transparent conduct of elections.

    According to her “we have concluded the 2019 polls exercise, we are looking forward to 2023 with a reminder to Nigerians that sustainable democracy can only be achieved through peaceful, free, fair, transparent and credible polls.”

    Zakari urged politicians and political parties to always ensure democratic process dictate the phase of their activities by adherence to INEC guidelines as well peaceful conduct before, during and after elections.

    She however, regretted that Sokoto state which was known for its peaceful electioneering process had in the just concluded polls lost its place due to violence and other wrongs.

    “This is the first time in many years we are experiencing this. I will like to state clearly that narrow lead margin was not the only reason why elections are declared inconclusive but violence and other reasons.

    In his brief remarks, the state REC, Sadiq Musa Abubakar who noted that the journey to the successful conclusion of the elections in the state was not an easy task said INEC was able to deliver a credible and transparent exercise that ensured every voted counted to the last moment when the rerun was conducted.

    However, shortly after being presented with his certificate of return amidst ovation from teeming supporters and well-wishers, Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal reassured of his resilience to building a Sokoto state that would symbolise prosperity for the people.

    He said nothing would be left out in the course of transforming the state and its people “we will respect and channel our efforts based on the lofty campaign promises to our people.”

  • INEC presents Tambuwal, Legislators-elect certificates of return

    The Independent Electoral Commission (INEC) on Thursday presented Peoples Democratic Party candidate Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal and his running mate, Alhaji Muhammad Mannir Dan Iya their certificates of return.

    Also presented certificates of return were the 30 Assembly members-elect.

    Presenting the certificates, INEC National Commissioner in charge of Sokoto, Kebib and Zamfara states, Mrs. Amina Zakari, said the commission remained committed to the course of ensuring smooth and transparent conduct of elections.

    According to her: “While we have concluded the 2019 polls exercise, we are looking forward to 2023 with a reminder to Nigerians that sustainable democracy can only be achieved through peaceful, free, fair, transparent and credible polls.”

    Zakari urged politicians and political parties to always ensure democratic process dictate their activities through adherence to INEC guidelines as well as peaceful conducts before, during and after elections.

    She regretted that Sokoto state, which was known for its peaceful electioneering process, had in the just -concluded polls lost its place due to violence and other wrongs.

    “This is the first time in many years we are experiencing this. I will like to state clearly that narrow lead margin was not the only reason why elections are declared inconclusive but violence and other reasons,” she stated.

    Sokoto Returning Electoral Commissioner, Sadiq Musa Abubakar, who noted the journey to the successful conclusion of the elections in the state was not an easy task, said INEC was able to deliver a credible and transparent exercise that ensured every voted counted to the last moment when the rerun was conducted.

    “We conducted the 2019 elections without fear or favour but commitment to the realisation of an acceptable exercise.

    “All struggles and efforts towards this day are over. I urge the people of Sokoto state to join hands together and forge ahead for the development of the state in unity and progress.”

    Tambuwal reassured of his resilience to building a Sokoto state that would symbolise prosperity for the people.

    He said nothing would be left out in the course of transforming the state and its people.

  • On Sokoto rerun election

    SIR: The March 23, rerun governorship election in Sokoto State is perhaps the closest race in Nigeria’s political history. According to official results, Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal of the People’s Democratic Party won the governorship election by a margin of 342 votes. He polled a total of 512, 002 votes as against Ahmad Aliyu of the All Progressive Party who polled 511, 660 votes. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) had on March 11, declared the state’s election ‘inconclusive’ and ordered a supplementary election in 22 local governments on the grounds that the margin of victory was less than the 75, 403 votes it cancelled across 136 polling centres.

    While I congratulate Tambuwal for winning a second term, I also extol him for resisting the temptation to go out for a bloody electoral battle. Compared to what we witnessed in Kano, the supplementary election in Sokoto was peaceful. His victory, however, can be said to be somewhat of a mischance to the people of Sokoto State.

    When Tambuwal was elected governor of Sokoto State in 2015, rapture filled the hearts of all and sundry, thinking he had the vision, and the bent to herd the wheel and pilot the state to the promise land. Unfortunately, the reverse turned out to be the case.

    Soon after the election was won, it became clear that Tambuwal was not interested in providing principled leadership for the people who overwhelmingly rescued him from the political grave dug by his then PDP enemies. Never known to stand for any edifying principles in politics, a typical careerist who lobbied his way to the top and one would strain without success to find any quotable sound bite from him, Tambuwal was only lucky to be where he’s today due to the travails he suffered during the PDP leadership. The then Jonathan-led administration, which had an unusual efficiency in the manner it ridiculed members who fell out of favour, was all out for his head. The plight he went through then kindled sympathy and anger in the hearts of Sakkwatawa – a sympathy which created a huge wave of support for him and the APC leadership which provided him the platform to actualise his ambition.

    Instead of concentrating on his duties, he focused his mind on the presidential seat, which at the end resulted in a total neglect of the affairs of Sokoto State.

    The fact that Governor Tambuwal had to go into a rerun election with his ‘underdog’ former deputy, managing to win by the whisker, speaks volume of how unsought he is to the electorate due to his monumental underperformance in the last four years. The credit for his recent victory should be given to the opposition APC. It’s hard to accept but the bitter truth remains that the All Progressive Congress (APC) and it leadership in Sokoto State are the sole architect of their own failure. The party’s loss in the governorship elections can be put to the failure to field in the best candidate for the governorship election. The APC candidate was imposed against the choice of the electorates and even party faithful by Senator Aliyu Wamakko, for same interest Rabiu Kwankwaso fielded his godson in Kano. There’s no doubt that Tambuwal would’ve by now become history had it been APC fielded the right candidate.

     

    • Usama A. Dandare, Sokoto.

  • I’ll accept outcome in good faith – Tambuwal

    AFTER casting his vote at the Waziri A Primary school polling unit in Tambuwal town, Sokoto state Peoples Democratic Party governorship candidate Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal has promised to accept outcome of exercise in good faith.

    He also described the turnout of voters particularly of women as impressive.

    Tambuwal spoke shortly while fielding questions from reporters who were monitoring the conduct of the election in Tambuwal town.

    “In my opinion, the exercise is peaceful across the state even though with minimal challenges. No case of any violation or crises reported to me,” he said.

    Tambuwal, who cast his ballot 12:25pm after he was accredited, called on electorates to maintain the peace by been orderly in their quest to electing their leaders.

  • 2019: Tambuwal, Sambo, others assure Atiku of Northwest votes

    Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal and Northwest Coordinator of the Atiku /Obi 2019 presidential campaign has said that the people of Northwest would vote wisely for PDP devoid of sentiment.

    While presenting his welcome address Monday in Sokoto at the flag off,   Tambuwal who described Atiku as a well incubated political icon and democrat noted that the country was yearning for him as he remains the best choice with the required credentials to lead.

    “PDP will run an all-inclusive government with priority to the youths as well drives our economy to prosperity.

    “If given Atiku the mandate, he will transform our agriculture, education, create job for our teeming youths and ensure respect for the rule of law in the principle of uplifting the tenets of separation of powers where independence would be encouraged for our national stability”, he explained.

    While urging Nigerians to turn out enmasse and entrust their mandate in Atiku added that” Atiku is a leader who believes in our youths. So believe in who believes in you. Unlike the current president who will go out of the shores of this country and smear the good image of our country as well discourage our youths by name tagging them as ‘lazy,” he stressed.

    Former Kaduna state governor and immediate past Caretaker Committee chairman of the party, Senator Ahmed Muhammad Makarfi said he was optimistic of Atiku’s victory, noting that only God gives power and as such he has the form believe that PDP would form government.

    Former Jigawa state governor, Alhaji Sule Lamido advised Nigerians to reconcile their individual state of survival with current realities in terms of security, poverty, socio-economic transformation which were at their lowest ebb as a result of bad governance.

    In his remarks, former Minister of Special Duties, Tanimu Kabiru Turaki described the APC led government as unrealistic and woeful in its promise to Nigerians to make it better.

    “We have heard a lot of rhetorics by the APC led regime and nothing has happened. Nigerians are fed up and need a messiah in PDP,” he stressed

    Taraba state governor, Darius Ishaku urged Nigerians to massively  vote for PDP presidential candidate, adding that” we the PDP governors have resolved to mobilise our people to actively support the dream of our party by making it victorious,” he called.

    Former Niger state governor, Mu’azu Babangida Aliyu urged PDP members to ensure their votes go to Atiku whom he believes has what it takes to sail Nigeria through the murky waters of bad governance created by the ruling APC.

  • Sokoto board trains 1,126 female pupils

    The Sokoto State Arabic and Islamic Education Board has trained 1,126 female pupils across the 23 Local Government Areas.

    The pupils underwent three months intensive training in various skills, including production of detergents, toiletries, beverages, sewing and knitting, among others.

    Executive Secretary, Sokoto State Arabic and Islamic Education Board, Alhaji Baba Altine, said at their graduation that the pupils were drawn from Islamiyya and Community Junior Arabic Girls Secondary Schools under the board.

    He said the pilot training programme was in fulfilment of the State of Emergency declared in the education sector by Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal.

    “This is an innovation by the board to make the pupils self-reliant, productive, as well as curb poverty and unemployment.

    “This is a deliberate policy targeting only females students and which has culminated in the introduction of skills acquisition in our schools curriculum.

    “The gesture is also aimed at further boosting the economy of the state and Nigeria, in general.”

    Altine said the training was done in collaboration with a private firm, Garge MultiPurpose Enterprises.

    He added that it would soon be replicated to cover all schools under the board as it had been found to greatly bolster schools ‘ enrolment,  retention and completion rate across the state.

  • Sokoto distributes 45,926 desks to schools

    The Sokoto State government distributed 45,926 desks to schools in its 23 local government areas between 2015 and 2017, Special Adviser to Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal on Media and Public Affairs Malam Imam Imam has said.

    Imam, in a statement, said: “In the 2015/2016 academic session, government procured and distributed 30,186 double-desk furniture to primary and secondary schools. For the 2016/2017 academic year, 15,740 double-seaters were distributed.

    “This number was complemented by the distribution of over 160,000 assorted teaching aides and instructional materials to all public schools in Sokoto State.”

    He said such teaching aids include basic school curriculum, white boards and board markers, admission/attendance registers, school diary, logbooks, visitors’ books, lesson notebooks, among others.

    He named some of the benefiting schools as Ore, Baliyan Dutse and Kabawa primary schools in Binji, Mundawata primary school in Illela, Zumbulu primary school in Sabon Birni, Rundi primary school in Silame, Kalgawa and Banche primary schools in Tambuwal, Alkammu primary school II in Wurno, Magajin Gari primary school in Sokoto North and Baware primary school in Yabo LGA.

    He said in 2017 alone, more than 400 desks were supplied to Gada LGA, 600 to Dange Shuni, 700 to Bodinga, 600 to Goronyo, 600 to Sabon Birni, another 600 to Rabah and 550 to Gudu LGAs.

    For Sokoto North, 560 seaters were distributed to Yahaya Nawawi primary school alone, while in Tambuwal, 280 double-seaters were supplied in Sanyinna Model primary school after its complete overhaul.

    “School furniture is an important component in learning. Government will continue to supply more of such desks until all schools are covered.

    “Government is also appealing to individuals and groups to support schools in their community so as to provide a more conducive atmosphere for teaching and learning,” Imam added.

     

  • Sokoto, Navy to build burnt brick classrooms

    Sokoto, Navy to build burnt brick classrooms

    Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal of Sokoto State has disclosed of plans to partner with the Nigerian Navy to construct blocks of classrooms using the affordable burnt brick technique across the 36 districts of the state.

    The governor spoke at the flag- off of an intensive advocacy campaign to boost school enrolment for the eastern part of the state in Durbawa village of Wurno LGA.

    He said the buildings would be named after the district heads to encourage them to help promote enrolment.

    “We initiated this advocacy committee, under the leadership of the Sultan, with the aim of sensitising parents on the importance of sending their children to school. Any parent who refuses to heed the call will be sanctioned in accordance with the laws of Sokoto State.

    “These classrooms are important because they’re eco-friendly and cost effective to build.

    “To encourage our traditional leaders to take active part in the promotion of education, let me announce here that each block of classroom constructed will be named after the District Head of the area it was sited,” Tambuwal said.

    Tambuwal said the project would be executed under the State Consultative Committee on the Development of Education headed by Sultan Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar.

    While adding that the measure will also ensure that the schools are properly taken care of by the communities, the governor urged parents to complement government’s efforts by enrolling their children into schools and ensuring they attend classes on schedule.

    In his remarks, Sultan Sa’ad said the committee’s assignments include raising awareness on the importance of both Western and Islamic education, and ensuring children are properly educated especially at the foundation level.

    He assured that the committee will ensure all eligible children  benefit from the state government’s education policy.

    “I am reminding traditional rulers to brace up to the challenges ahead of us,” he added.

    On his part, the state Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Dr. Jabbi Kilgori, said the new enrolment push will be conducted in the three senatorial zones of the state.

    He said the programmes to enhance quality of teaching will target both traditional tsangaya schools in which 4000 out of 30,000 will benefit in the first phase, and conventional schools.

    The occasion featured the presentation of school uniforms, bags and writing materials to less privileged children in the localities.

     

  • Tambuwal urges NIS Boss to halt illegal migration

    Tambuwal urges NIS Boss to halt illegal migration

    Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal has urged the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) to responsively halt illegal migration of young and able-bodied Nigerians who undertake dangerous trips across the Sahara and Mediterranean Sea in bids to make it to Europe.

    Similarly, the Governor urged the service to increase vigilance around border areas to check influx of illegal migrants into the country especially through Sokoto and neighbouring states.

    Tambuwal spoke when he granted audience to the Comptroller General of the Nigeria Immigration Service, Muhammad Baban Dede, at the Sokoto Government House.

    “Let me first of all commend you and your men for the good job you are doing especially in Sokoto and neighbouring states of Zamfara and Kebbi. Reports reaching us indicate that vast majority of your officers are carrying out their duties in professional manner.

    “Now that you are here, I want to appeal to the Service to streamline the number of multiple checkpoints mounted on various roads within the border areas in the state.

    “Even though we are aware that such checkpoints were in put place to control influx of illegal migrants into the country, local road users have complained of harassment by your men at such checkpoints. Please look into these complaints and help in addressing them,” he added.

    Tambuwal said the state government will support the community border patrols introduced by the Service, adding that the initiative would go along way in addressing security challenges in the country.

    In his remarks, the CG said they were in Sokoto to register their appreciation to the Governor for allocating 40 hectares of land to the Sokoto state command  of NIS, as well as the Immigration Staff College situated in Sokoto.

    He said the Service under his command has introduced various initiatives aimed at improving the security of all Nigerians.