Sokoto: Senator Aliyu Wamakko has clinched the All Progressives Congress (APC) senatorial ticket for Sokoto North, positioning himself for a potential fourth consecutive term in the upper chamber.
As a result, he will now have the opportunity to seek a fourth term in the Senate during the 2027 general election.
Wamakko, former Sokoto State governor, was affirmed unopposed by APC members from eight local government areas.
After his affirmation, he expressed appreciation to party members for the confidence reposed in him.
He described the exercise as a major milestone in the political history of Sokoto State and Nigeria at large.
With support for the APC growing across the country, he expressed satisfaction, stressing his continued commitment to serving the people.
Wamakko commended the peaceful conduct of the primary elections across the state.
The exercise, he said, demonstrated the party’s commitment to unity and internal democracy. He urged other states to emulate Sokoto State.
“Those aspiring to lead under APC must remember leadership is service, not wealth acquisition,” he cautioned.
Wamakko also commended the administration of President Bola Tinubu and Gov. Ahmed Aliyu for their continued commitment to improving the welfare of Nigerians.
Earlier, APC national delegation leader Hadi Ukhashatu said the affirmation process was conducted in line with the party’s constitutional provisions, which allow for elections, consensus, or the affirmation of candidates.
Ukhashatu praised APC members in Sokoto State for the peaceful conduct displayed throughout the exercise.
In a related development, the APC senatorial tickets for Sokoto South and Sokoto East were secured by Danbaba Dambuwa and Umar Ajiya, respectively.
Dambuwa, who lost to Sen. Aminu Tambuwal of the ADC in 2023, seeks a third Senate term in 2027.
Meanwhile, Ajiya will be contesting for the Senate seat for the first time in the 2027 general election.
