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From Shafa’atu Suleiman, Sokoto
Sokoto State Governor, Ahmed Aliyu, has said that his administration is committed to governing all residents of the state, irrespective of their political affiliations or voting choices, insisting that no community will be denied development because it failed to support him during elections.
Aliyu made the statement on Sunday while commissioning the reconstructed Offa Road in Sokoto metropolis, saying the project demonstrated his administration’s determination to place public interest above partisan politics.
He said that the reconstruction was in fulfilment of a campaign promise he made to residents of the community ahead of the 2023 governorship election, despite their failure to vote for him.
According to him, electoral victories should not be used as instruments of political exclusion, stressing that the responsibility of governance extended to everyone, regardless of political affiliation, religious persuasion or voting preference.
“Although this community did not vote for us in the 2023 governorship election, we have fulfilled our promise to reconstruct this road because governance is not about political affiliations or voting patterns. It is about serving the people and providing infrastructure that improves their quality of life,” he said.
Aliyu recalled that the road was in a deplorable condition when he visited the community during his election campaign, prompting him to promise its reconstruction if elected governor.
He said fulfilling the pledge reflected his administration’s commitment to accountability, public trust and the welfare of citizens, irrespective of their political choices.
“The mandate given to us by the people is a responsibility to serve everybody, not just those who supported us during the election. Development must not be restricted to political strongholds or communities considered favourable to the government,” he added.
The governor explained that the Offa Road reconstruction was part of his administration’s urban renewal programme aimed at improving road infrastructure, enhancing connectivity, easing transportation difficulties and stimulating commercial activities within the state capital.
He also cited the reconstruction of roads in the Sahara area, which he said was completed within the first 100 days of his administration, as evidence of his government’s commitment to fulfilling campaign promises and ensuring balanced infrastructural development.
Aliyu assured residents that his administration would continue to execute projects based on the needs of the people, emphasising that political differences would not prevent any community from benefiting from government interventions.
He reaffirmed his commitment to building an inclusive society where all communities in Sokoto State could benefit from public investments and enjoy the dividends of democratic governance.
