Governor Ahmed Aliyu of Sokoto State has issued a stern warning to the newly sworn-in Local Government Council Chairmen, emphasizing the importance of remaining within their domains and being accessible to their communities. Speaking at the swearing-in ceremony held at the Government House, the governor made it clear that any form of indolence, inaccessibility, or laxity will not be tolerated.
Aliyu stated, “Gone are the days when local government chairmen would abandon their domains for hotel rooms. Any chairman found flouting these directives will be dealt with severely.”
The governor also directed the chairmen to hold regular meetings with security agencies in their respective areas, urging them to prioritize addressing security challenges as part of his administration’s 9-point Smart Agenda. He emphasized that securing the state requires full cooperation and support from both the community and local authorities.
In addition, Aliyu reminded the chairmen to comply with the Code of Conduct Laws and to find ways to boost internally generated revenue in order to meet the needs of their constituents. He also stressed the need for transparency, warning against any form of corruption.
The swearing-in ceremony was attended by several prominent figures, including Sen. Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko, Deputy Governor Idris Muhammad Gobir, Speaker of the State House of Assembly Tukur Bala, and various lawmakers and officials.
Earlier in the day, the Sokoto State Independent Electoral Commission declared the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) candidates as winners of all 23 local government elections held on September 21.
