Governor of Sokoto State, Aminu Tambuwal, has revealed the reason behind his withdrawal as a presidential aspirant to support Atiku Abubakar as the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) candidate.
The governor disclosed his reason for stepping down, saying that it was a sacrifice for Nigerians and Nigeria as a country.
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Tambuwal stated this while addressing the people who welcomed him back at the state government house on Friday, June 3.
He also appreciated the people of Sokoto state and his supporters; assuring them of his readiness to work towards the victory of the 2023 general election.
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In his words:
Thank you very much our leaders and distinguished supporters from all over the country for your support and cooperation. I must thank leaders of our party here at Sokoto State level and every level.
What we have done is for the good of our party and the country. I appreciate everyone of you that prayed for me and our party. The sacrifice that I have made on your behalf is aimed at strengthening our party, our democracy, and, by the grace of God, soft landing our polity.
Tambuwal added:
This is in consonance with the teachings of our leaders and the [emulation] of the examples they have given to us in the past: that we must continue to make sacrifice for the good of all of us and our country.
I thank the people of Sokoto State and all my supporters across the country for their support. Rest assured, we shall work assiduously for the victory of our party come 2023 general election.
