Democracy has fared well, says Sokoto East APC Zonal VC 
From Bashir Rabe Mani in Sokoto
The All Progressives Congress (APC) Zonal Vice Chairman, Sokoto East Senatorial District, Alhaji Muhammad Musa Sarkin-Alaru, has extolled Nigeria’s democracy from 1999 to date.
The Zonal Vice Chairman, who addressed newsmen in Sokoto on Tuesday, also praised the successes of democracy in the state and Nigeria in general.
Sarkin-Alaru, who is also the Campaign Coordinator of the APC Senatorial Candidate in the District, Alhaji Umar Ajiya, Ajiyan Isa, described the happy development as a testament to the credible leadership of the APC leader in the state , Sen. Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko, who represents Sokoto North Senatorial District.
Speaking to journalists on the gains of democracy,Alhaji Musa highlighted that the state government under Gov. Ahmed Aliyu Sokoto has continued to record uninterrupted success, delivering tangible dividends of democracy to the people.
He emphasised that the peaceful emergence of all APC candidates in the state demonstrates the effectiveness of democracy in meeting the needs of citizens.
“For us in the eastern zone of Sokoto state, where security challenges remain a top priority, we have witnessed real commitment from the government and our leaders,” Musa said.
He also spoke positively about Alhaji Umar Ajiyan-Isa, the zone’s Senatorial Candidate, noting his long-standing dedication to public service even before entering politics.
“His presence will not only bring relief to our security situation but will also support government efforts to enhance the living standards of our people,” Musa added.
According to Musa, Ajiyan-Isa has been actively involved in humanitarian efforts across the eastern senatorial zone.
Similarly, he had provided over 250 bags of grains and cash support to Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), and in response to an attack in Rabah Local Government Area at Gandi village, he provided food items and N2 million in cash to affected families.
In addition, Ajiyan-Isa has supported APC party operations by donating a new Toyota Camry to each of the eight local government APC Chairmen in the zone, as well as the plan to distribute 1,000 motorcycles to party leaders to facilitate movements during the 2027 general election campaign period.
On the health front, Musa added that Ajiyan-Isa had distributed 1,000 delivery kits to the eight General Hospitals in the zone, aiming to reduce maternal deaths and assist families unable to affordEastb medical care, particularly for pregnant mothers.
Musa estimated that the aspirant had spent over N18 million on supporting IDPs and the needy in the region during the recent Eid-el-Kabir celebrations.
The Zonal Vice Chairman Chairman expressed confidence in the APC’s prospects for the 2027 general elections, assuring that the party would emerge victorious across the eight local government areas in the eastern zone and beyond.
He urged the electorate to recognize the government’s efforts and President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to the people.
