Sokoto APC slams Tambuwal, welcomes PDP defectors

The All Progressives Congress in Tambuwal Native Authorities Space of Sokoto State has criticised former governor, Senator Aminu Tambuwal, accusing him of neglecting his house neighborhood throughout his time in workplace, whereas commending the administration of Governor Ahmed Aliyu for prioritising grassroots improvement.

Talking at an APC stakeholders’ assembly in Tambuwal, the celebration’s chairman, Isa Achida, mentioned the present administration has demonstrated the relevance of native governments by seen initiatives, appointments, and empowerment programmes throughout the realm.

Achida additionally faulted Tambuwal’s involvement in what he described as a political coalition made up of “the identical previous politicians transferring from one celebration to a different,” dismissing it as “previous wine in a brand new bottle.”

“They declare to be a brand new motion, however the individuals are not new to us. They’re the identical politicians who failed our state up to now,” he mentioned.

He urged youths in Tambuwal Native Authorities to assist continuity slightly than align with what he described as a coalition with nothing new to supply, including that Aliyu had achieved extra for the realm inside a brief interval than earlier administrations.

The APC chairman additionally counseled the organisers of the assembly, describing it as well timed, and formally welcomed defectors from the Peoples Democratic Party, together with three former councillors, who he mentioned defected on account of the governor’s developmental strides.

Achida assured the decampees of equal rights inside the celebration and urged them to return to their communities to mobilise assist forward of the 2027 common elections.

“This can be a household assembly of the APC. We’re right here to evaluate what our authorities has carried out and plan forward for the longer term,” he mentioned.

The Chairman of Tambuwal Native Authorities, Naigari Tambuwal, who was represented by the Speaker of the Council, Nasiru Jabo, pledged the council’s dedication to surpass its efficiency within the final election.

Additionally talking, the Commissioner for Increased Training, Prof. Ala, disclosed that no fewer than three mega faculties had been authorized for Tambuwal Native Authorities to increase entry to training.

The Chief of Employees to the Governor, Aminu Dikko, praised celebration youths within the space for his or her loyalty and organisation, whereas commending Aliyu for justifying the arrogance reposed in him by APC chief, Senator Aliyu Wamakko.

“Anybody who visits Sokoto as we speak can attest to the transformation going down throughout the state,” Dikko mentioned, urging the federal government to correctly doc its achievements to counter misinformation.

He disclosed that 83 indigenes of Tambuwal Native Authorities had been appointed to numerous political workplaces, together with commissioners, particular advisers, everlasting secretaries, and board members.

Dikko added that over 8,300 residents of the realm had benefited from monetary assist from the state authorities, with beneficiaries receiving a minimal of ₦100,000 every.

Responding to speculations a few attainable elective ambition, Dikko dismissed the claims, insisting that he would solely act based mostly on the directive of the celebration management.

“In Sokoto, we function like a household. The top of the household decides,” he mentioned.

The assembly ended with celebration leaders expressing confidence that the APC would defeat any opposition within the 2027 common elections, citing achievements in infrastructure, training, healthcare, water provide, and energy throughout the state.

Efforts to get the response of the previous governor had been unsuccessful, as calls to Tambuwal’s line weren’t answered as of the time of submitting this report.

Nonetheless, the spokesperson for the PDP within the state, Hassan Sanyinnawal, mentioned the celebration would reply on the acceptable time.