The Governor of Sokoto State, Aminu Waziru Tambuwal has declared that the March 12 local government election in Sokoto State will set new standards in view of the state being the first to deploy the Permanent Voter Cards, PVC, and the card reader machine at the local council level.
Speaking during the flag-off of campaigns for the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, for Sokoto North Senatorial district held at Binji LGA, Tambuwal said both the state government and the State Independent Electoral Commission, SIEC, have vowed to respect the sanctity of the polls and the outcome of the views of the generality of the populace to be expressed through their ballots.
He assured that Sokoto State will always strive to align itself with global best practices, adding that rather than use the power of incumbency, the state APC has been going round canvassing for votes.
He urged other political parties to do the same and avoid acts that will undermine the process.
The Governor also commended APC supporters for the interest and enthusiasm shown ahead of the polls, saying the only way to deepen democracy in Nigeria is to ensure all local governments are ruled by democratically-elected executives.
In his remarks, former Sokoto Governor and Senator representing Sokoto North in the Senate, Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko, commended Tambuwal for the commendable manner he has steered the affairs of Sokoto since May 2015, and advised the people to always be patient with their leaders.
“Leadership is a difficult task. We should always be at the forefront of advising our leaders. If they don’t heed our advice the first time, let’s advise them again and pray for them,” he added.
Highpoint of the event was the presentation of flags to the APC candidates for Binji, Wamakko, Silame, Sokoto North, Sokoto South, Gudu, Tangaza and Kware LGAs ahead of the election.
-dailypost