2019: Shagari declares intention to contest Sokoto governorship seat

Former Deputy Governor of Sokoto State, Alhaji Mukhtari Shagari on Wednesday declared his intention to contest the Sokoto State governorship seat.

Shagari contested for the governorship seat during the 2015 general election under the flagship of the Peoples Democratic party , PDP, but lost to the current Governor, Aminu Tambuwal of the All Progressives Congress, APC.

The former Deputy Governor, who declared his intention when he met with PDP leaders in Sokoto, said that he would focus on health, agriculture and education sectors if elected.

Shagari declared that he was “very qualified” for the job in view of his experience as a deputy governor for eight years.

“I have visited practically every village in Sokoto and know the major concerns of the people. What I want is the opportunity to address such concerns,” he said.

While reacting to the mass defections to the PDP, Shagari assured the new members of equal rights with everyone.

“We welcome all defectors from APC; in fact, we are waiting for more defectors so that PDP can be stronger,” he said.

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