Thousands of supporters of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Sokoto State, under the auspices of the APC Youth Mobilisation, on Tuesday embarked on a solidarity walk through major streets of Sokoto metropolis in support of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Governor Ahmed Aliyu and the political aspiration of the APC leader in the state, Senator Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko.
Gatekeepers News reports that as early as 9:00 a.m., APC supporters from across the metropolis began arriving at the shehu kangiwa Square, Sokoto, the designated assembly point for the procession.
The solidarity walk commenced at the Square, with enthusiastic supporters marching through major streets of the metropolis while chanting solidarity songs and slogans in support of the APC and its leaders. The procession eventually terminated at Government House, Sokoto.
The participants, dressed in T-shirts and face caps bearing various inscriptions in support of the party and its leaders, turned out in large numbers to demonstrate their commitment and solidarity with the APC leadership in the state.
The mammoth procession began arriving at Government House, Sokoto, at about 4:00 p.m., where the supporters were received by the State Deputy Governor, Engr. Idris Muhammed Gobir.
Also present to receive the participants were the Speaker of the Sokoto State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Tukur Bala Bodinga; State APC Chairman, Haruna Adiya; APC Northwest Zonal Secretary, Isah Saddiq Achida; Secretary to the State Government, Muhammad Bello Sifawa; Chief of Staff, Government House, Aminu Haliru Dikko, mni; members of the State House of Assembly; commissioners; special advisers; senior special assistants; and other government functionaries.
Speaking on the occasion, the Deputy Governor, Engr. Idris Muhammed Gobir, commended the APC Youth Mobilisation for organising the solidarity walk and praised the participants for maintaining peace and order throughout the procession.
He assured the supporters that their messages of solidarity and expressions of support would be duly conveyed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Ahmed Aliyu.*
