Speaking to Ondo State PDP delegates, Sokoto Governor, Aminu Tambuwal promised to work on devolution of powers if they support him at the May 28 presidential primary.
NAIJA NEWS NG reports that Tambuwal made this pledge on Thursday in Akure during his meeting with party delegates in the state.
“I appeal to your conscience to be fair to your party and the people of Nigeria. Do not compromise under any guise the trust given to you to go and nominate people that can win election for our party.
“If we want to win 2023, you have a task for supporting a ticket that is electable and a pan Nigerian ticket. Ondo will play a central role in our government,” he said.
Tambuwal said as a pan Nigerian, he will deliver the dividends of democracy to Nigerians . He added that devolution of powers should be done in view with revenue formula.
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“Devolution should be done in view with revenue formula.
“Give more responsibility to the state and local government, and then give them more money. They are closer to the people and have experience. Let the centre be lighter,” he said.
The party chairman in the state, Fatai Adams, appreciated the governor for meeting, and attested to his competency and capability to rule the country.
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