SOKOTO — Former Governor of Sokoto State and Senator representing Sokoto North Senatorial District, Senator Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko, has reiterated his strong support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, pledging continued backing for the administration’s policies and programmes ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Senator Wamakko, a leading figure of the All Progressives Congress (APC), made the declaration on Friday at the Government House in Sokoto during the official flag-off of the disbursement of mobilisation funds for the reconstruction of the burnt section of the Sokoto Central Market. The project has been awarded to indigenous contractors.
He commended President Tinubu for what he described as consistent support to state governments, particularly through the prompt and uninterrupted release of statutory allocations, which he said has enhanced effective governance and development at the sub-national level.
The Senator also disclosed that the Tinubu administration has made several federal appointments in favour of Sokoto State, noting that the level of inclusion and representation currently enjoyed by the state was unprecedented in its political history.
According to Wamakko, the appointments and other federal interventions reflect the President’s commitment to fairness, inclusiveness, and national unity. He urged the people of Sokoto State to appreciate and support the efforts of the Federal Government.
He further assured President Tinubu of the unflinching support of Sokoto State stakeholders, calling on citizens to remain steadfast and supportive of the administration’s reform agenda.
Senator Wamakko also used the occasion to commend Governor Ahmad Aliyu for ongoing developmental projects across the state, particularly in the areas of infrastructure and economic revitalisation. He urged the governor to sustain the pace of development, assuring him of the continued support of political leaders and other stakeholders.
The event attracted top government officials, party leaders, traditional rulers, traders, and other stakeholders, who expressed optimism over the reconstruction of the Sokoto Central Market and the overall direction of governance in the state.
