Ex-gov hails massive turnout at Atiku’s Sokoto campaign
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Thu, 5 Nov 2026, 23:41
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Tambuwal, who welcomed the ADC presidential candidate, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, to Sokoto on Wednesday, said the overwhelming reception accorded him demonstrated the people’s confidence in his leadership and commitment to building a better Nigeria. File photo: Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar Former Sokoto State Governor and Senator representing Sokoto South, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, has described the massive turnout at the African Democratic Congress presidential campaign flag-off in Sokoto as a clear indication of Nigerians’ growing desire for political change ahead of the 2027 general elections.
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✦Tambuwal thanked the people of Sokoto State for what he described as their overwhelming support, saying their enthusiasm had made the campaign flag-off a remarkable success.
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2027:File photo: Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar Former Sokoto State Governor and Senator representing Sokoto South, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, has described the massive turnout at the African Democratic Congress presidential campaign flag-off in Sokoto as a clear indication of Nigerians’ growing desire for political change ahead of the 2027 general elections.Wednesday:Tambuwal, who welcomed the ADC presidential candidate, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, to Sokoto on Wednesday, said the overwhelming reception accorded him demonstrated the people’s confidence in his leadership and commitment to building a better Nigeria.Wednesday:In a statement issued by his media office on Wednesday, Tambuwal described Sokoto as Atiku’s “first home”, noting that the ex-vice president received an enthusiastic welcome from the airport through major streets of the state capital to the party’s campaign headquarters, where the flag-off ceremony was held.
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✦Tambuwal, who welcomed the ADC presidential candidate, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, to Sokoto on Wednesday, said the overwhelming reception accorded him demonstrated the people’s confidence in his leadership and commitment to building a better Nigeria.
✦File photo: Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar Former Sokoto State Governor and Senator representing Sokoto South, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, has described the massive turnout at the African Democratic Congress presidential campaign flag-off in Sokoto as a clear indication of Nigerians’ growing desire for political change ahead of the 2027 general elections.
✦Tambuwal thanked the people of Sokoto State for what he described as their overwhelming support, saying their enthusiasm had made the campaign flag-off a remarkable success.
Key Facts:2027: File photo: Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar Former Sokoto State Governor and Senator representing Sokoto South, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, has described the massive turnout at the African Democratic Congress presidential campaign flag-off in Sokoto as a clear indication of Nigerians’ growing desire for political change ahead of the 2027 general elections.Wednesday: Tambuwal, who welcomed the ADC presidential candidate, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, to Sokoto on Wednesday, said the overwhelming reception accorded him demonstrated the people’s confidence in his leadership and commitment to building a better Nigeria.Wednesday: In a statement issued by his media office on Wednesday, Tambuwal described Sokoto as Atiku’s “first home”, noting that the ex-vice president received an enthusiastic welcome from the airport through major streets of the state capital to the party’s campaign headquarters, where the flag-off ceremony was held.2027: He expressed optimism about the ADC’s chances in the 2027 presidential election, reaffirming the party’s commitment to delivering what he described as a better and more affordable Nigeria.
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Former Sokoto Governor, Aminu Tambuwal, has described the massive turnout at Atiku Abubakar’s ADC presidential campaign flag-off as a sign of desire for ch
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Tambuwal, who welcomed the ADC presidential candidate, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, to Sokoto on Wednesday, said the overwhelming reception accorded him demonstrated the people’s confidence in his leadership and commitment to building a better Nigeria.
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File photo: Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar Former Sokoto State Governor and Senator representing Sokoto South, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, has described the massive turnout at the African Democratic Congress presidential campaign flag-off in Sokoto as a clear indication of Nigerians’ growing desire for political change ahead of the 2027 general elections.
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File photo: Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar Former Sokoto State Governor and Senator representing Sokoto South, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, has described the massive turnout at the African Democratic Congress presidential campaign flag-off in Sokoto as a clear indication of Nigerians’ growing desire for political change ahead of the 2027 general elections.
