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Sa’idu Umar

October 3, 2023

Ex-Gov. Tambuwal granted additional time for defence over sale of Sokoto govt assets

Three witnesses had chosen to return the tractors acquired through auction within two days.

Governor Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto
October 1, 2023

PDP rejects tribunal ruling affirming APC’s Ahmed Aliyu as Sokoto governor 

The party assured their supporters that they were part of the struggle and shall continue to pursue the case lawfully. 

Governor Ahmed Aliyu (Photo credit: Vanguard)
September 30, 2023

Tribunal dismisses PDP’s petition against Sokoto’s Gov. Aliyu, APC

He dismissed the petition for lack of merit and failure to prove the allegations by the petitioner.

Governor Ahmed Aliyu (Photo credit: Vanguard)
August 26, 2023

Sokoto tribunal reserves judgement in PDP’s petition against Gov. Aliyu

He further urged the tribunal to dismiss all the preliminary objections on competency to institute the case.

Sokoto election petition tribunal
July 20, 2023

Sokoto governorship tribunal adjourns until August for final addresses

The governorship election petitions tribunal in Sokoto has adjourned sitting until August 26 for the adoption of addresses.

Ahmad Aliyu
March 12, 2023

Guber Polls: Tambuwal calls for peaceful elections in Sokoto on March 18

Mrs Mariya Tambuwal kicked against the use of children by politicians as thugs to cause violence during elections.

Sokoto first lady Mariya Tambuwal
January 1, 2023

Atiku will reopen Nigeria’s borders if elected president: Tambuwal

The governor said that the PDP presidential candidate had better plans for the country than all the other parties contenders.

A composite of Atiku Abubakar and Rice smugglers at Nigeria's border used to illustrate story.
November 13, 2022

PDP’ll retain governorship seat in Sokoto: Balarabe Shehu-Kakale

The lawmaker, who represents Dange-Shuni-Bodinga-Tureta Federal Constituency, said PDP was “sure of victory”.