By Rakiya A. Muhammad
Sokoto State Governor Dr Ahmed Aliyu has called on the opposition in the state to join hands with his administration to move the state forward, describing the election tribunal verdict is a welcome development to the people of the state and all lovers of democracy within and outside Nigeria.
He made the call in a statement after the Governorship Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Sokoto struck out PDP’s petition against his election.
“Our doors are still open to all well-meaning citizens wishing to collaborate with us in moving our state forward,” the governor declared in the signed by his Press Secretary, Abubakar Bawa.
“Sokoto state is for all of us, so we have to work together to make it better.”
He pointed out, “Patriotism should now be the driving factor with a view to bolstering the even socio-economic development of the state.”
He described the striking out of all the six grounds presented to the tribunal by the PDP in the state as clear evidence that the PDP in Sokoto had no genuine case.
“The tribunal’s judgement is a clear testimony of the fact that the nation’s judiciary remains unbiased, “he added.
Governor Aliyu noted the judgement as a welcome development to the people of the state and all lovers of democracy within and outside Nigeria.
While expressing appreciation to the people of the state for their sustained support, goodwill and fervent prayers, he reiterated his administration’s determination to execute people-oriented projects for Sokoto’s overall development.
“We are determined to sustain the developmental projects we have started in our 100 days in office,” Dr Aliyu promised.
“Our nine-point agenda will be vigorously pursued to transform our dear state for the good of all.”
