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Manir Dan’iya, Sokoto State deputy governor, has called on Nigerians to vote for the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar.
“It is clear that the Atiku/Okowa presidential bid is the right combination our country requires now,” Mr Dan’iya said at the PDP campaign rally in the Tambuwal Local Government Area of the state.
He added, “We believe the two have a clear vision and mission to change our country’s fortune for the better.”
The deputy governor said the call was in the interest of national unity, peace and progress.
“Part of their priorities, if elected include restoration of the nation’s general Security, harnessing agricultural potentials, boosting our economy, creating employment opportunities and empowerment programmes, among others,” he said.
Mr Dan’iya, the senatorial candidate for Sokoto North district, also urged the people of the area to vote for all PDP candidates in the state.
In his remarks, Sa’idu Umar, the PDP governorship candidate, pledged to ensure more democratic dividends for the state’s people.
Mr Umar restated his commitment to following the footsteps of Governor Aminu Tambuwal by executing projects that were of direct benefit to the populace.
In a related development, Mr Tambuwal has urged the residents to use their PVCs wisely by voting for all PDP candidates in the forthcoming general elections.
Mr Tambuwal, who spoke at the Shagari LGA PDP campaign rally, said: ”Atiku Abubakar is second only to late former Second Republic President Shehu Shagari.
“This is considering his dynamic political ideology to address critical challenges bedevilling our country.”
(NAN)
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