The Arewa Electorate Rights (AER), under the leadership of Musa Ahmed Illela, has strongly criticized recent statements by a factional group urging Sokoto voters to reject Governor Ahmed Aliyu in the 2027 elections.
The AER described these calls as baseless, accusing the group’s leaders of being busybodies seeking attention rather than providing constructive engagement.
In a statement issued on Monday, Illela affirmed that Governor Aliyu has consistently prioritized the welfare and security of Sokoto’s citizens, making strides in tackling the challenges posed by insecurity in the region.
“This is not the time for distractions by groups that neither contribute to policy development nor understand the complexities of governance,” Illela stated.
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He further argued that such divisive rhetoric aims to undermine the progress the governor has made in restoring peace and fostering development in Sokoto State.
“These busybodies have no mandate or genuine interest in the wellbeing of the electorate. They are merely attempting to derail a government that has shown resilience and commitment.”
The AER urged Sokoto residents to ignore misleading narratives and focus on the successes achieved under the current administration, which include security reforms and social interventions aimed at improving livelihoods across the state.
The AER emphasized that such attempts to create division would not sway the people from supporting the governor’s mission of peace and progress.
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