Jubilation In Sokoto As Alhaji Haruna Ajiya Emerges State APC Chairman
Jubilation In Sokoto As Alhaji Haruna Ajiya Emerges State APC Chairman
By Ankeli Emmanuel, Sokoto
Massive jubilation Tuesday enveloped Sokoto, the Seat of the Caliphate following election of Alhaji Haruna Ajiya as the new State Chairman of the All Progressive Congress (APC).
Hon. Haruna, elected alongside 35 others through a unanimous consensus and validated by voice vote at the APC State Congress, was described by many as not just a man of integrity, but an individual that is massively loved in State.
“We are pleased that the leadership of the APC in Sokoto are very careful in electing those that will pilot the affairs of the party ahead of the forthcoming general elections.
“Hon. Haruna Ajiya, the newly elected chairman of the party is one individual whose simplicity is legendary. His honestly is top notch and his massive political acceptability is an added advantage to the party ahead of 2027. Simply put, with Haruna Ajiya, APC has won the 2027 Presidential, Governorship and all other elections in Sokoto already already”, a party loyalists, Ibrahim Isa from Sokoto East Senatorial District enthused.
In his acceptance speech, Hon. Haruna said, “We acknowledge the trust reposed in us and by the special grace of Almighty Allah, we pledge to work tirelessly, retain our mandate, deliver on our promises and not let the party down”, He assured.
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Announcing the new executive committees, Professor Muftaz Aliyu Musa, Chairman of the APC National organizing committee who led others under the supervision of members of the National Independent Electoral Commission (INEC), said they are empowered by the article 20 sub section 1 of the party’s constitution to conduct the party election in the State. Prof. Muftaz announced the 36 executives with
Alhaji Haruna Ajiya as chairman, Hon.Yahaya Buhari, Deputy Chairman, Barrister Bello Abdullahi Secretary,
Hassan Bello Dangote, Zonal vice Chairman, North while Hajiya Rabi Garba as the State Women Leader.
Earlier in his welcome plus validitory address, the outgoing State APC chairman, Hon. Isa Sadiq Achida said they are practically happy as leaders of the party because their leader, Senator Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko have them a governor who didn’t disappoint them.
“Today, the visible dividends of democracy seen across the State is something of immense pride to all of us and a testament
that Sokoto has a working governor”, Achida affirmed.
