Sokoto residents get PDP Christmas cash donation

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Sokoto has given some money to resident communities in the state.

Sokoto State Chairman of the party, Bello Goronyo, while donating the money said it was meant for Christmas and New Year celebration.

He said, “We don’t segregate. We carry everyone along irrespective of party and religious affiliation.

“Nigeria is for both Muslims and Christians and God knows why he joined us together as faithfuls of different religions with different ethnic background.

“Sokoto is a home for every Nigerians, that is why we abolished the name ‘non-indigene’ or ‘settlers’ as well as school fees for all our students, including the children of resident communities.”

The party has also commended the efforts of security agencies in tackling the menace of insecurity in the state.

A statement signed by the spokesman for the party, Abdullahi Hausawa, reported the chairman as giving the commendation during a familiarization visit to the Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of Zone A.

The party assured the security agencies of continued support of the PDP in their operations.