INEC says distribution of election materials to local government areas has been concluded.
No fewer than 51 governorship and 462 State House of Assembly candidates are to participate in Saturday’s elections in Sokoto State.
Mr Musa said out of the numbers, two women would be contesting governorship, while 21 other women would contest for 30 seats in the state assembly.
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