By Mahmoud Muhammad Bureau Chief North-West
& Editor at large Mal. Baba
Senator Aliyu Wamakko has publicly re‑affirmed his loyalty to President Bola Tinubu and dismissed any talk of him being a 2027 vice‑presidential hopeful.
In a statement his spokesperson said Wamakko “has never at any time—publicly or privately—expressed interest in contesting for the position of Vice President in the 2027 general elections” and that he remains “steadfast in his support and loyalty to President Tinubu”.
At the same time, the Sokoto APC kicked off its month‑long e‑registration drive, and the party’s list shows Wamakko as the number‑one member, ahead of Governor Ahmed Aliyu . The launch, led by state APC chairman Isa Sadiq Acida, highlighted the digital membership cards that will be mandatory for party activities .
So, while Wamakko is backing Tinubu’s 2027 bid and is front‑and‑center in the party’s new registration push, he’s also making it clear he isn’t angling for a VP slot.
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Speaking after being registered by the state party chairman, Senator Wamakko described the exercise as timely and commendable.
He noted that, ideally, Governor Ahmad Aliyu Sokoto should have been registered first, but due to the governor’s absence on lesser Hajj in Saudi Arabia and the directive that the exercise must begin as scheduled, he consented to be registered as number one.
Senator Wamakko described the APC as a party for all Nigerians and commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his efforts at repositioning the country for greater progress. He applauded the president’s determination to make Nigeria competitive with other nations globally, particularly in development and human capital advancement.
*“I am personally close to Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and I know what he intends for the good people of this great nation, Nigeria,” the senator said*.
*“I pray that Allah continues to guide him to move Nigeria forward, making it better and more stable for the benefit of the present and future generations.”*
He added that development cannot be achieved without challenges, urging Nigerians to understand and support the president’s good intentions for the progress of the country.
Senator Wamakko also thanked party stakeholders in the state for their sustained support, commending the state party executive, local government chairmen, party leaders at the grassroots, ministers, ambassadors and all well-meaning supporters of the APC and Sokoto State.
Earlier, the State Chairman of the APC, Hon. Isah Sadiq Achida, informed the gathering that following the registration of Senator Wamakko, the exercise would continue with the registration of Governor Ahmad Aliyu Sokoto, his deputy, Idris Muhammad Gobir, and other party members across the 23 local government areas.
He called for cooperation, understanding and speedy participation by members to ensure the party meets the two-week deadline set for the exercise in the state.
The ceremonial exercise also featured the registration of the Deputy Governor, Idris Muhammad Gobir; the Minister of Labour and Employment, Muhammad Maigari Dingyadi; the Minister of State for Works, Barrister Bello Muhammad Goronyo; and Ambassador-designate, Dr Kulu Haruna Abubakar.
The event was witnessed by party executives, local government chairmen, local government party chairmen and numerous party loyalists from across the state.
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