The Sokoto State Government has reacted to reports that Governor Ahmed Aliyu accompanied Abia State Governor Alex Otti during a recent visit to Nnmadi Kanu in Sokoto Prison.
In a statement issued by the spokesman to the Governor, Abubakar Bawa, the government categorically refuted the report, clarifying that Governor Aliyu was not part of the Abia Governor’s entourage during the said visit.
For the avoidance of doubt, the spokesman said, Governor Ahmed Aliyu was in the Holy Land performing Lesser Hajj as of 30th November 2025, at the time Dr. Otti privately visited Sokoto State.
Upon Dr. Otti’s arrival at the Sultan Abubakar III International Airport, Sokoto, he was received by selected Commissioners and Special Advisers, who subsequently led him to the Sokoto Government House, where he was accorded the customary courtesies extended to visiting State Governors.
“As you all know, the people of Sokoto are hospitable. We treat our visitors with utmost respect, irrespective of tribe or religion,” the statement added.
The Sokoto State Government reiterated that Governor Ahmed Aliyu holds deep respect for constituted authority, remains committed to the Nigerian project, and continues to be a peace loving and law-abiding citizen.