2027: Why Sokoto ought to reward Governor Aliyu with second time period – APC Chieftain

As the countdown to the 2027 normal elections attracts close to, the folks of Sokoto State have been suggested to evaluate the performances of the current and previous administrations and vote based on their efficiency.

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Sokoto State, Alhaji Aminu Kabiru ( Dan Gotte ), gave the recommendation whereas talking with newsmen in Sokoto.

Kabiru who’s the present APC State Welfare Secretary, stated the report has clearly proven that the three and a half years of Governor Aliyu have outshone the eight years of the Aminu Waziri Tambuwal administration.

According to him, when Dr. Aliyu assumed workplace on May 29, 2023, the state was on the breaking point because of the Tambuwal administration’s poor dealing with of state affairs.

“When he got here on board in 2023, he inherited a state weighed down by debt, a demoralised civil service and a despondent folks, however inside days, he moved with unusual pace.

“He cleared outstanding debts to Kaduna Electricity Company to restore power to government ministries, Government House and vital waterworks, cleared mountains of refuse threatening public health, and resolved the lingering scholarship crisis that had put the future of Sokoto students in jeopardy,” he stated.

Kabiru stated that sense of urgency has not waned, however has grow to be the hallmark of the administration, guided by its 9-Point Smart Agenda protecting safety, training, healthcare, water provide, agriculture, youth empowerment, native authorities autonomy, non secular affairs and the economic system.

He stated the governor commissioned 100 developmental tasks inside his first 100 days in workplace.

He added that inside a brief interval, the administration has accomplished lots of of highway tasks throughout the state, with dozens of city and rural highway tasks nonetheless ongoing.

“All the abandoned bridges have been completed, drainage systems improved, and solar-powered streetlights installed to enhance security and extend hours of trade for market women and small businesses,” he stated.

On housing, Kabiru stated the administration is finishing 1,000 housing items at Gidan Salanke and Wajake beneath the Sokoto New City undertaking, and 100 housing items for Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Rabah, thereby restoring dignity to weak households.

He stated the water shortage which saved Sokoto on its knees through the years is being tackled head-on by the Aliyu administration by means of the revival of six main water schemes – Tamaje, Old Airport, Gagi, Mana, Runjin Sambo and Ruga Liman.

“Some of these projects have been completed and commissioned, while others are ongoing,” the APC chieftain acknowledged.

On job creation, Kabiru stated Governor Aliyu has carried out terribly effectively, creating 1000’s of direct jobs into the state civil service.

He stated 1000’s of jobs have been additionally created for Community Health Workers, Sokoto State Marshals and the Sokoto Community Guard Corps to assist standard safety operatives of their constitutional duties.

Perhaps most outstanding, he stated, is that every one these have been achieved with out borrowing a single kobo. The governor has maintained a agency no-borrowing coverage, prioritised capital expenditure – about 70 to 72 p.c of the 2026 finances – and strengthened inside income by means of digital reforms.

“Governor Aliyu has not only delivered projects, he has restored confidence in government. That is why it is imperative for the people of Sokoto State to give him a second chance,” Kabiru stated.

“He pays salaries, pensions and gratuities promptly, supports Imams, Muazzins and Islamiyya schools, renovates mosques, and works closely with traditional institutions, religious leaders and security agencies.”

He added: “The first term laid the foundation. A second term will consolidate it – complete ongoing roads, housing, water, schools and us hospitals, deepen security gains, and expand jobs and empowerment.”

“Sokoto has tested Governor Ahmed Aliyu. He has performed. The wise thing for the people of Sokoto in 2027 is to reward performance with continuity, and vote him again to finish the good work he started,” Alhaji Aminu acknowledged.