The Sokoto State Governor-elect, Aminu Waziri-Tambuwal, yesterday extended a hand of fellowship to all his opponents, who wish to partake in building the state.
He said: “We have nothing, but respect for our political opponents and we wish to commend them for running such a competitive campaign and for opening our eyes to so many perspectives regarding our democratic process. Our hand of friendship is again extended to all those who wish to join us in the great task of moving Sokoto State forward.”
In his remarks in Sokoto after the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared him winner of the election, the Speaker of the House of Representatives thanked electorate for voting him in the Saturday election.
Expressing his gratitude to the people for reposing their confidence in him, he said: “I am grateful to Almighty Allah for this glorious moment. I want to thank the people of Sokoto State for their remarkable display of confidence in our dear party – the All Progressive Congress (APC).
“Myself and the deputy governor-elect are truly humbled by your sustained support, trust and confidence in the face of orchestrated provocation and attempt to subvert the will of the people. We remain grateful for honoring us with their mandate.”
The speaker described his election as a responsibility he and his team would not take lightly as they would endeavour to provide good governance in the state with utmost transparency and fairness.
He attributed the victory to the goodwill and perseverance of the people to make the right choices.
“We owe our victory to the generosity of a great many people, who have given their energy and resources to make this day possible,” he noted.
Tambuwal also stressed that the epoch-making election was due to the efforts of the incumbent governor, Aliyu Wamakko, who garnered the sympathy of the people through the APC.
Assuring the governor that his contribution to the growth of the state would ever remain fresh in their memory, the speaker said that his administration shall sustain the programmes of Wamakko.
The speaker said his team was determined to make the government responsive to the needs of the people.
He assured the president-elect, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari, of continuous support for his incoming administration to jointly consolidate the hopes of Nigerians.
Wamakko maintained that with the incoming government of the APC, the citizenry can now sleep with their eyes closed.
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