Zamfara APC Congratulates New Marafan Sokoto
By Juliet Vincent
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Zamfara State, has congratulated the former Governor of the state, Senator Abdulaziz Yari Abubakar, over the conferment of the traditional title of Marafan Sokoto on him by His Eminence, the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III.
Abubakar represents Zamfara West Senatorial District in the national assembly.
This was contained in a statement by
APC Publicity Secretary, Zamfara State, Yusuf Idris Gusau.
The State APC Chairman, Hon. Tukur Umar Danfulani, extends the felicitation on behalf of the Zamfara State All Progressives Congress Working Committee, Executives, Party leaders, Elders, members and the party supporters.
According to him, it is an honour done to all party members and the entire people of Zamfara for finding one of its own worthy of the title of Marafan Sokoto.
The APC believes, the former Governor has all the qualities to earn such a title as required by the seat of the caliphate.
Senator Abubakar who is the son in-law to the late Marafan Sokoto of blessed memory will no doubt emulate the good virtues of his late father in-law, Alhaji Umaru Aliyu Shinkafi considering his patience, tolerance, hardwork, dedication, justice and philanthropic activities.
He said his simplicity and obedience to Allah’s commandments are unique, and hold the belief of utility by the Sultanate Council
Similarly, Danfulani expressed gratitude to Allah for making the Sokoto Sultanate Council and its people identify with the Senator, commend the Sultanate for finding Senator Abubakar worthy of the title of Marafan Sokoto.
The party also prays Allah to continue to guide and protect the senator in all that he’s doing to humanity, especially in the state.
