By Ankeli Emmanuel Sokoto
Governor Ahmed Aliyu (APC) at a high level political strategy meeting with the 23 local government chairmen, their vice and all the 244 Councillors across the state task them on delivery of democratic dividends to the grassroots.
This is coming even as speculations continue to grow that some politicians led by Senator Ibrahim Lamido (APC) represnring Sokoto East Senatorial District are being sponsored from unconfirmed sources in Abuja to conduct parrarel APC congress in the State.
Addressing the gathering the respected politicians from the various local government at the Kasarawa International Conference center,
Governor Ahmed tinder them that the grassroots remained a very important segment of the society that cannot be relegated, therefore deliberate efforts must be made to ensure they reap the dividends of democracy.
“Grassroots constitute the majority of the electorate and our die-hard supporters who must be carried along,” the Governor stated.
While stressing that his administration is executing various developmental projects across the State, the governor urged council chairmen and councillors to extend similar initiatives to their respective wards.
Continuing on the reasons for the meeting, the governor said it is to amongst other things help examine the progress and challenges facing the ongoing e-registration exercise at the grassroots level, with a view to proffering lasting solutions.
Ahmed further expressed appreciation for the impressive turnout of APC supporters during the e-registration exercise and called on party members who are yet to register to do so without further delay.
He also confirmed that the gathering will avail them privilege to assess the strengths and weaknesses of the APC across the 23 local government areas thereby guide in taking proactive measures where necessary.
And towards achieving the needed outcomes, the governor appealed to all APC stakeholders present at the meeting to freely air their views, suggestions and possible recommendations, adding that will go a long way in helping the party to achieve set objectives.
Earlier, the State APC Chairman, Isa Saddiq Achida commended the governor for his people oriented and developmentally minded leadership style.
According to him, the Governor’s inclusive leadership style is responsible for the massive transformation being recorded across the state.
In his welcome remarks, the State Commissioner for Local Governments and Chieftaincy Affairs, Ibrahim Dadi Adare, praised the governor’s foresight in convening the meeting with local government elected officials.
