In light of recent misconceptions and misleading reports by an online publication G9ija, the Media Office of the Senator Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, representing Sokoto South Senatorial District, Sokoto State, is issuing this press release to set the record straight regarding the status of Honourable Bello Muhammad Goronyo, the former Commissioner of Information and ministerial nominee from Sokoto State.
Contrary to the circulating rumors, Former Governor Tambuwal had to drop Honourable Bello Muhammad Goronyo from his Executive Council due to Goronyo’s decamping to the opposition APC.

The dropping of Bello Muhammad Goronyo from the Sokoto State Executive Council, by the PDP government of the time was therefore a logical step to avoid a conflict of partisan loyalty, rather than lack of appreciation for his dedication and service to the people of Sokoto State.
The former Governor therefore, still recognizes and acknowledges the ex-commissioner’s service to his administration. For the avoidance of doubt, former Governor Tambuwal holds Hon. Goronyo in high regard and sincerely wishes him the best in all his future endeavors.

It is crucial to clarify this matter, as misinformation can undermine the efforts of the Senator Tambuwal of seeing Hon. Bello Goronyo’s clearance as Minister representing Sokoto state in the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and create unnecessary tensions among the people.
It is also evident that Senator Aminu Waziri Tambuwal did not keep mum during the screening and clearance of Hon. Goronyo as ministerial nominee representing Sokoto state as Tambuwal highly recommended him to his colleagues in the Senate chamber as capable of holding a ministerial position and therefore appealed to them to screen and clear him.

Moving forward, Senator Tambuwal assures the good people of his constituency and Sokoto State in general that his commitment to progress, development, and good leadership remains unwavering and he will continue to work tirelessly to ensure the welfare and prosperity of all Nigerian citizens.

The Media Office of Senator Tambuwal extends gratitude to the media and citizens of Sokoto State for their continued support and understanding at this time. We urge the media and the public to verify information from reliable sources before dissemination to avoid any misinterpretation and fake news.

Signed
HON. MUHAMMAD AKIBU DALHATU
Former Commissioner
Ministry of Information and Societal Re-Orientation,
Sokoto State