Crowd welcomes Sokoto PDP campaign train in Rabah, Wurno LGs

Published date09 January 2023
Publication titleNigeria - The Nation

In continuation of its ongoing statewide campaign for its Governorship, National Assembly and State Assembly candidates, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Sokoto visited the historic town of Rabah to an uproarious reception by supporters of the party in the area.

Governor Aminu Tambuwal appreciated the large turnout of party faithful, particularly women and youths.The area being part of insecurity ravaged Local government in the State, the Governor pledged that a vote for Atiku will be a recipe for an end to insecurity in the area and the eastern part of Sokoto State in general, by God's grace.

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Tambuwal also harped on youth employment, as well as women empowerment. Citing the instance of the recent employment drive of the administration on health workers.

He made a mockery of some neighboring States for their inability to pay workers' salaries as and when due. Tambuwal assured the governorship candidate y Mallam Saidu Umar will carry on with the laudable projects of the administration if elected by the grace of God.

Umar, (Malam Ubandoman Sokoto) noted the Sardauna of Sokoto, Ahmadu Bello's exploits as a political leader, and prayed for the repose of his soul. He described as heartwarming the large crowd of party supporters which he said signpost Rabah as a PDP safe territory.

Extolling Governor Tambuwal for his development strides across the state, Malam Ubandoma promised to consolidate on the successes attained and initiate more.

About 15,060 defectors ditched the APC and joined the PDP. The leader of the defectors, Hon. Tukur Sansani 'Yar Tsakkuwa said the politics of inclusion and the dynamic leadership style of the PDP in the State informed their decision to join the party. Another highlight of the event was the donation of 22 motorcycles to all PDP ward chairmen in the local government area by the Speaker SOHA, Aminu Manya Achida.

Chairman of the party, Bello A. Goronyo, DG Campaign Council, Yusuf Suleiman; Senatorial...

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