The President of the Nigerian Senate, Senator Saraki congratulates Governor Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State and Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue state for their respective victories at the just concluded supplementary election.
Saraki congratulates the two Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for defeating their opposition candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Senator Saraki said:
“Congratulations to Governors Tambuwal of Sokoto State and Samuel Ortom of Benue on your victory in yesterday’s supplementary elections. I wish you both success as you continue to lead the great people of your respective states”.
Governor Tambuwal of Sokoto state on Sunday survived the tough challenge of Ahmed Aliyu and his godfather Senator Aliyu Wamakko of the All Progressives Congress to winning re-election for a second term.
Although Governor Tambuwal lost in the collated result for 35 polling units in Kebbe LGA, he was able to edge his opponent, his former deputy, by retaining the lead, winning by just 341 votes.
He polled 512002 votes, while his APC challenger got 511661 votes.
Ortom of Benue state also defeated APC candidate to win a re-election