Former Governor of Sokoto State, Alhaji Attahiru Bafarawa
Local government leaders of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party have endorsed former Governor of Sokoto Attahiru Bafarawa’s presidential aspiration.
The party leaders gave their backing to Bafarawa under the Committee of the Forum for the Peoples Democratic Party Local Governments Chairmen across the 36 states.
The forum said it endorsed the former governor due to his honesty and political acceptance across Nigeria.
“Bafarawa remains one of the few reliable and trusted politician in the country with focus and ideas of ensuring political unity, cohesion and peace among all Nigerians,” it said in a statement on Friday.
“The only alternative to change the leadership of the country for sustainable political future and unity of the country is Bafarawa.
“We cannot forget your commitment and tolerance; you have an unusual way of accommodating diverse opinions and bringing everybody together for the service delivery.
“Surely, you are God fearing, tolerant, hardworking and true Nigerian in terms of idea and patriotic approach to nation issues with love and support for nation building”
“Our forum of PDP appreciates the fact that people like you have shown interest in the race for Presidency and ready to support you aspiration, because you will be the best among them.”