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PDP Vows to Unseat APC Lawmakers in Sokoto State

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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Sokoto State Chapter, has pledged to unseat the All Progressive Congress (APC) lawmakers in the state, describing them as "negligent". The party's Chairman, Alhaji Bello Goronyo, made the vow at a ceremony where party leaders in the Yabo and Shagari local government areas (LGAs) were distributed with cars and motorcycles. The items were donated by Umar Yusuf-Yabo, a PDP aspirant seeking to represent Yabo/Shagari Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives. Goronyo expressed optimism that the people of Sokoto will not repeat the mistake of the past by voting for the wrong leaders who promote their selfish interests.

Key Takeaways:

  • The PDP, Sokoto State Chapter, has vowed to unseat the APC lawmakers in the state, describing them as "negligent".
  • The party's Chairman, Alhaji Bello Goronyo, made the vow at a ceremony where party leaders in the Yabo and Shagari LGAs were distributed with cars and motorcycles.
  • Umar Yusuf-Yabo, a PDP aspirant, donated Peugeot 406 cars to the two PDP Chairmen in the LGAs, along with motorcycles and N20,000 to each.
  • Ward chairmen, youths, and women leaders in each LGA will receive a motorcycle and N5,000, respectively.
  • The PDP has promised to give its teeming followers equal opportunities to purchase forms for elective positions as guided by the party's constitution and manifesto.
  • The party aims to address the collective interests of the society and provide the best hands to handle the required needs of the society.
  • The PDP is seeking to correct the past mistakes of voting for leaders who promoted their selfish interests.
  • Also, Sokoto State has plans to establish a mini cement company, providing job opportunities for the people.
  • 1200 PDP guber campaign coordinators in Sokoto have dumped the party for the APC due to internal conflicts.

Statistics:

  • 28 motorcycles were distributed to PDP executives in the Yabo and Shagari LGAs.
  • 2 Peugeot cars were donated to the party leaders in the two LGAs.
  • N20,000 was given to each of the two PDP Chairmen in the LGAs.
  • Motorcycles and N5,000 were also distributed to ward chairmen, youths, and women leaders in each LGA.

Sources:

  • (NAN)
  • Umar Yusuf-Yabo, a PDP aspirant.

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