Sokoto Assembly confirms Dan-Iya as Governor Tambuwal Deputy
appointment of Alhaji Manir Dan-Iya as the new Deputy Governor of the
state.
This followed the adoption of a motion by the Deputy Majority Leader,
Alhaji Ibrahim Sarki (PDP-Sokoto North II) at plenary.
We had reported that Governor Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto state nominated
Alhaji Manir Dan'iya as his deputy to replace Alhaji Ahmed Aliyu, who
resigned on Nov. 13.
Speaking on the motion, Sarki urged his colleagues to confirm the
appointment of Dan-Iya due to his qualities.
"In view of the provisions of section 191 subsections (3)(c) of the
Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 as amended.
"Gov. Aminu Tambuwal submitted the name of Alhaji Manir Dan-Iya for
confirmation as deputy governor of the state.
"The person so recommended for appointment is an astute politician
with impressive grassroots appeal, he will bring his experience to
bear in the governance and overall development of the state," he said.
The motion was unanimously adopted when put to a voice vote by the
Speaker, Alhaji Salihu Maidaji who presided over the plenary.
Dan'iya is replacing Alhaji Ahmed Aliyu, who resigned on Nov. 13 after
securing the All Progressive Congress (APC) governorship ticket for
the 2019 poll in the state.
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