Tambuwal takes early lead in Sokoto governorship election
The collation of results has started in Sokoto State after the Resident Electoral Commissioner , Sadiq Musa declared the center open on Sunday.
The race is mainly between the incumbent Governor of Sokoto State, Aminu Tambuwal, who is seeking a second term in office under the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party and his All Progressives Congress counterpart, Ahmed Aliyu.The collation exercise is being handled by the state returning officer, Prof. Fatima Muktar.Rabah LGA
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