Aliyu Wamakko on Monday secured the All Progressives Congress senatorial ticket for Sokoto North.

This paved the way for him to seek a fourth term in the Senate during the 2027 general election.

Mr Wamakko, a former governor of Sokoto, emerged unopposed through an affirmation process conducted by APC members from the eight local government areas of the senatorial district.

Speaking after his affirmation, he expressed appreciation to party members for the confidence reposed in him.

Mr Wamakko described the exercise as a major milestone in the political history of Sokoto State and Nigeria at large. He expressed satisfaction with the growing support enjoyed by the APC across the country, stressing that he remained committed to serving the people.

Mr Wamakko commended the peaceful conduct of the primary elections across the state. He said the exercise demonstrated the party’s commitment to unity and internal democracy, urging other states to emulate Sokoto State.

“For all of us aspiring to lead under the APC platform, we must remember that leadership is about service to humanity and the electorate, not the acquisition of wealth,” he stated.

Mr Wamakko also commended the administration of President Bola Tinubu and Gov. Ahmed Aliyu for their continued commitment to improving the welfare of Nigerians.

APC’s 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 affirmation of candidates.

Mr Ukhashatu praised APC members in Sokoto 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.

Mr Dambuwa, who lost to Aminu Tambuwal of the ADC in the 2023 election, is seeking a return to the Senate for a third term if elected in 2027.

Meanwhile, Mr Ajiya will be contesting for the senate seat for the first time in the 2027 elections.

(NAN)