The Deputy Governor of Sokoto state, Muhammad Manir Dan’iya has declared to contest the seat of governor during the 2023 general elections.
He made the declaration via his twitter handle @manirdaniya on Thursday.
“Today, with utmost humility and Allah’s will, I formally declare my intention to run for the office of the Governor, Sokoto State,on the platform of our great party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). I seek for your Support. Thanks,” the tweet reads.
ASHENEWS reports that already, Dan’iya has obtained the governorship expression of interest and Nomination forms.
According to a statement by his spokesperson, Aminu Abdullahi on Friday, the Deputy Governor promised to consolidate on the achievements of his mentor, Governor Aminu Tambuwal and dwell more on youth engagement and empowerment as well as welfare-oriented government, if given the opportunity to fly PDP’s Sokoto governorship flag.
