The News Agency of Nigeria reports that Wamakko, who is also the senator-elect to represent the Sokoto Central Senatorial District, made the pledge at the celebration of the 2015 Workers’ Day in Sokoto
Browsing: Governor Aliyu Wamakko
Wamakko told the defectors and other supporters of the party to ensure they collect their Permanent Voter Cards to ensure the success of the party’s candidates in next month’s general elections
This was announced after the consideration of a report of the House Committee on Finance and Appropriation, presented by its Vice Chairman, Alhaji Abubakar Buda (APC- Dange/Shuni)
Bafarawa, who was the leader of the APC in Sokoto State, dumped the party for the PDP when its leadership handed the party’s structure in the state to the Governor, Alhaji Aliyu Wamakko
A statement by the Special Adviser to the Speaker on Media and Public Affairs, Malam Imam Imam, on Monday, said the speaker attended the APC meeting meeting on the invitation of the state governor to discuss the political future of the state
The two leaders spoke in Sokoto on Sunday when the Sultan paid the traditional Sallah homage to the governor
Abubakar, who made the call on Sunday in Sokoto in his Sallah message to Nigerians, said that the insecurity in the country had led to loss of many lives and property
The PDP had sued the governors, asking the court to declare their seats vacant on account of their defection
Wamakko made the disclosure while briefing newsmen on preparations for the delegates expected at the convention, scheduled for June 13 in Abuja
Only three members of the assembly – Bala Musa, representing Yabo; Mustapha Hurumi, representing Bodinga South; and Gatau Mustapha of Isa constituency – remain in the PDP
Speaking with State House correspondents after a meeting with President Goodluck Jonathan and key members of the PDP that ended in the early hours of Monday, Governor Wamakko insisted himself and Kwankwaso, who were present at the meeting with Jonathan, will never return to the PDP
The party gave the assurance in a statement issued on Monday in Lagos by its Interim National Publicity Secretary, Alhaji Lai Mohammed
Apart from the governors, others attending the meeting and who have already arrived are the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the PDP, Tony Anenih; and the National Security Adviser, retired Colonel Sambo Dasuki
Information reaching The Eagle Online has it that some governors loyal to Jonathan are also going to attend the meeting
He said: “I was blindfolded since I was kidnapped last Wednesday up to the time they dropped me opposite the Sultan Abubakar III Juma’at Mosque, Sokoto, yesterday night
Maidoki said the items included 6,300 bags of grains and 6,420
clothing materials, adding that the grains, namely millet, maize and
guinea-corn, would cost N 50.4 million
Tukur said the party could not resist the appeal of the PDP governors for their colleague but said the party would not condone indiscipline in any form
Alhaji Arzika Tureta, the state Commissioner for Agriculture, who addressed newsmen on behalf of the committee, said the party felt betrayed by the decision of the national secretariat
The party less than two weeks ago suspended the Rivers State Governor, Hon. Rotimi Amaechi
The governor, who spoke against the backdrop of reports of a crack between the leadership of the party and governors elected on its platform, said issues within the party are usually amicably resolved in the interest of the party and Nigeria in general