In a recent statement, Senator Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko, leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Sokoto State, dismissed claims made by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) regarding the execution of various projects in the state. According to Wamakko, the PDP’s assertions are false, misleading, and an attempt to take credit for initiatives they never implemented.
The PDP has been circulating old videos and reports from over eight years ago to discredit Governor Ahmed Aliyu’s administration and the APC leadership in Sokoto, Wamakko’s media aide, Malam Bashar Abubakar Sarkin Hausawa, explained. This move is seen as a desperate attempt to mislead the public and create a false impression of performance. Sarkin Hausawa urged residents to ignore the opposition’s tactics, highlighting the visible progress made in infrastructure, education, health, and rural development under the APC government.
Specifically, the APC spokesman addressed the PDP’s claims regarding the Asari Water Scheme, which was initiated under Wamakko’s administration to improve water supply in Sokoto and nearby communities. The project had 40 wells serving several areas, but it was abandoned during Governor Tambuwal’s administration, with only one well functioning when he left office. Wamakko’s government had also worked on water projects in other areas, which reached 70 percent completion before the PDP administration failed to continue them.
The APC also dismissed the PDP’s claims about housing estates, schools, and agricultural institutions. The Kalambaina Housing Estate was completed by Wamakko’s government, while the Gidan Salenke project was left unfinished by the succeeding administration. Additionally, boarding schools in Shagari, Maruda, and Illela were built under Wamakko, and the current government is renovating and expanding the Sanyinna school to improve learning conditions.
The PDP’s statements are seen as a deliberate attempt to distort facts and undermine the real achievements of the APC government in Sokoto State. As the state continues to develop, it is essential to separate fact from fiction and recognize the progress made by the current administration. The ongoing efforts to improve infrastructure, education, and healthcare in Sokoto State are crucial to the well-being of its residents, and accurate information is necessary to appreciate the impact of these initiatives.