Sokoto state’s governor elect, Alhaji Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, has promised to provide good governance in the state with utmost transparency and fairness. Just as he extends hand of fellowship to all citizens of the state.
He made the promise in company of his deputy, Alhaji Aliyu Ahmed, in Sokoto on Sunday night while delivery his acceptance speech after been declared winners of Saturday election.
While giving thanks to Allah for the victory, Tambuwal thanked the people of the state for their remarkable display of abiding confidence in their dear party, the All Progressives Congress (APC).
“Myself and the Deputy Governor-Elect are truly humbled by your sustained show of support, trust and confidence in the face of orchestrated provocations and attempts to subvert the Will of the PEOPLE, we remain grateful for honouring us with your MANDATE.
“ This is a responsibility that we do not take lightly, and we will endeavour to continue to provide good governance in Sokoto State with utmost transparency and fairness.”
Tambuwal said “We make a solemn pledge to you today that this government shall be fair to one and all, and shall at all times work hard to meet the yearnings of our people for responsive and responsible governance.
He added “as the outgoing Speaker of the House of Representatives, I understand the expectations of my immediate Constituency and the wider national political family in my new Public Service engagement.”
The Speaker of the House of Representatives said they have nothing but respect for their political opponents, commending them for running such a competitive campaign which opened their eyes to so many new perspectives regarding 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.”
He said they have no illusions about the fact that their success at the polls was the result of the goodwill, perseverance and enduring capacity of the people to make the right choices when the chips are down.
“ We therefore owe our victory to the generosity of a great many people who have given their energy and resources to make this day possible.
“In fact, this victory is the culmination of a process began by our great leader, the Executive Governor of Sokoto State, Dr. Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko, whose remarkable foresight and towering political acumen have garnered the All Progressives Congress (APC) such unassailable sympathy in the hearts of the people.”
Tambuwal assured the out going governor that his contributions to the development of Sokoto State will remain evergreen in their memory. “As I reiterated during our electioneering campaigns, Governor Wamakko’s laudable programmes for the development of Sokoto State shall be sustained and consolidated.
“On behalf of all the elected leaders of our people in Sokoto State, I wish to commend him for his fearless leadership, admirable patriotism and unique humility.”
The governor-elect promised to work with the traditional institution as the government under him will continue to cherish every valuable input that the institution will make to the government.
While promising the President-Elect of their continuous support , Tambuwal said they have started a new journey in Sokoto State and in Nigeria at large.
“We are determined to make government responsive to the needs of the people. The incoming President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, General Muhammadu Buhari is a tested Leader who appreciates the enormity of the challenge of NATIONAL RENEWAL which the mandate freely given to him charts clearly for him and his team.” (Vanguard)
