Governor Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto state on Sunday survived the tough
challenge of Ahmed Aliyu and his godfather Senator Aliyu Wamakko of the
All Progressives Congress to win re-election for a second term.
challenge of Ahmed Aliyu and his godfather Senator Aliyu Wamakko of the
All Progressives Congress to win re-election for a second term.
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Governor Aminu Tambuwal |
Although he lost in the collated result for 35 polling units in Kebbe
LGA, he was able to edge his opponent, his former deputy, by retaining
the lead, winning by just 341 votes.
He polled 512002 votes, while his APC challenger got 511661 votes.