From Tunde Bishop, in Sokoto
Former Governor of Sokoto State, Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko, has denied media reports of him expressing interest in contesting for the position of Vice President in the forthcoming general elections.
Wamakko who is a Senator representing Sokoto North Senatorial District in a statement signed by his Spokesperson, Abdallah Shehu el-Kurebe described the report as misleading and unauthorized.
It could be recalled that a statement credited to the Chairman, Kebbe Local Government Council of SokotoState, Abdullahi Yerima, and published by the New Telegraph had appealed to Northern leaders to rally behind Senator Aliyu Wamakko as Vice President in the 2027 general elections.
“We wish to state unequivocally that Senator Wamakko has never at any time—publicly or privately- expressed interest in contesting for the position of Vice President in the 2027 general elections, or in any political arrangement of that nature. Any insinuation or claim to that effect is false, baseless, and highly irresponsible
The said statement by Abdullahi Yerima is not only unauthorized but also a reckless and deliberate act of political mischief intended to mislead the public and drag the name of the Distinguished Senator into needless and unfounded political speculation.” The statement reads in part.
The Senator however called for a retraction of the statement with immediate effect and asked the authors to tender an unreserved apology to him and his family.
The former Governor also asked the authors to desist from further actions capable of undermining his reputation and distorting his well-known political stance.
“Let it be on record that Senator Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko remains focused on serving the people of Sokoto State and the nation through responsible leadership and political maturity, and should not be drawn into opportunistic narratives concocted for selfish motives.” The statement further notes.
