Sokoto State Government

Sokoto government, PDP trade accusations of fraud, wasteful spending

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Sokoto government, PDP trade accusations of fraud, wasteful spending

The Sokoto State government and the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) which the immediate past governor, Aminu Tambuwal, belongs to, have accused each other of fraud and wasteful spending. The conflict began on Tuesday, when the state government petitioned the State Commission of Inquiry, alleging that the administration of Mr Tambuwal diverted ₦16.1 billion worth … Read more

Sokoto govt speaks on alleged plan to dethrone Sultan

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Sokoto govt speaks on alleged plan to dethrone Sultan

The Sokoto State Government says the speculation about an alleged plan to dethrone the Sultan of Sokoto, Abubakar Sa’ad, was the work of mischief makers. The government’s spokesperson, Sambo Danchadi, in a statement on Tuesday, said an executive bill forwarded to the State House of Assembly has no provision (s) to dethrone the Sultan. The … Read more