By Olusegun Lawrence The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Aminu Tambuwal has finally joined Sokoto State governorship race on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
According to his Media Adviser, Imam Imam, Tambuwal picked the nomination forms on Friday and headed straight to Sokoto to inform his Governor, Aliyu Wamakko.
“My guber nomination forms are here. Tambuwal displays the forms.
“After picking the nomination forms, Speaker, joined by mammoth crowd, visited the Governor of Sokoto State, Aliyu Wamakko at the Government House to thank him for his support,” Imam tweeted..
At the Government House, he told part chieftains, “I assure Sokoto people that if given the mandate, I won’t let them down. I will continue with the legacies of our Leader.
Governor Wamakko’s support and encouragement has made us succeed in our assignment at the National Assembly in Abuja.
“Thank you our Governor.
“Although some people wanted me to run for Presidency, after due consultations, I decide to come back home work together for the development of the state”.
The Speaker after his defection to the APC joined the presidential race, saying his associates picked the forms on his behalf.
But during the week, he announced his withdrawal via a press statement, saying the decision was taken after wide consultations.
Prompt News recalls that the Speaker while announcing his defection to the APC said it was informed by political development in Sokoto State as well as his political future.
