The chairman of the All Progressives Congress in Sokoto, Isa Sadiq-Achida, has reaffirmed Governor Ahmed Aliyu’s commitment to implementing his administration’s 9-Point Agenda.
Mr Sadiq-Achida stated this on Monday in Sokoto while addressing journalists in response to allegations made by the opposition Peoples Democratic Party.
The PDP accused the Sokoto government of neglecting rural communities in project execution and allowing bandits to take control of parts of the state.
The APC chairman dismissed these claims, stating that the opposition lacked the moral justification to criticise the current administration due to its own poor governance record.
“While we are focused on transforming Sokoto, disgruntled opposition figures, who failed to develop the state, are making baseless allegations and ridiculing themselves,” he said.
He claimed that when the APC took over after defeating the PDP in the election, Sokoto State was in a deplorable condition.
“At the time, essential infrastructure such as water supply, electricity, and metropolitan roads were in shambles. Moreover, the previous administration mortgaged our only central market, but we successfully reclaimed it after settling the buyer,” he stated.
Mr Sadiq-Achida emphasised that the APC-led administration remains committed to delivering on its promises and ensuring security and development across Sokoto State.
“In less than two years, our government has installed over 520 solar-powered streetlights across 23 local government areas and constructed 70 rural roads,” he noted.
He further highlighted that the government had strengthened security by providing security agencies with 170 patrol vehicles and 700 motorcycles.
“Additionally, it procured rice and other food items worth N14 billion, which were sold at subsidised rates to ease economic hardship,” he stated.
(NAN)
