Sokoto State: Governor Elect, Ahmad Aliyu Receives Certificate of Return
By Ismail Umar, Sokoto
The Sokoto State Governor-Elect, Ahmad Aliyu, has received his Certificate of return from the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC following his victory at March 18, gubernatorial polls.
Aliyu received his certificate of return alongside the Deputy Governor-Elect, Idris Danchadi, as well as 30 state House of Assembly members elect.
Speaking shortly after receiving the certificate, the Governor-Elect, Ahmad Aliyu, thanked Almighty Allah for the opportunity to witness this historic day.
He applauded the efforts of all stakeholders particularly his father the former Governor the state, Senator Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko, who contributed immensely toward his victory.
He also commended Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC security operatives for conducting free, fair and credible gubernatorial and state assembly elections.
Ahmad Aliyu further expressed gratitude to the people of Sokoto state, saying that the victory would have not been possible without their support.
He reiterated his commitment to deliver on all his campaign promises, particularly the 9 points agenda unveil during his campaign.
The Governor-Elect however called on all stakeholders particularly the opposition political parties to join his administration to build a new Sokoto State for sustainable development.
Earlier in his remarks, the INEC National Commissioner in charge of Sokoto, Kebbi and Zamfara who presented the certificate of return to the Governor-Elect, Professor Muhammad Kallah, said elections have come and gone.
He noted that people of the state make their choices and those elected will receive their certificate today.
“Today we are here to present a certificate of return to all those elected during the March 18, gubernatorial election,” he said.
He commended the efforts of all stakeholders who assisted in ensuring the success of the exercise.
Professor Kallah charged all those elected to fear Allah to ensure successful administration that has a direct impact on electorates in the state and the country.
Dominica Nwabufo
