A former Speaker of Zamfara State House of Assembly, Sanusi Garba Rikiji has declared his intention to run for the seat of Zamfara Central Senatorial District.
Rikiji who was the immediate past speaker of the State House of Assembly revealed his ambition for Senatorial seat ahead of the upcoming by-election in the state.
The former speaker spoke on Wednesday at the APC headquarters along Sokoto By-Pass Road in Gusau.
He told the state APC executives under the Chairmanship of Hon. Tukur Umar Danfulani that he wants to occupy the senate seat in order to contribute his quota to the political and socio-economic growth of the state.
The former speaker also explained that he intends to add quality to good representation at the national assembly, as well as assist and support efforts of governor Bello Mohammed Matawalle.
He thanked the party leaders in the state for the reception and pleged his continued loyalty to the party and its leadership.
It would be recall that a vacancy for the Zamfara Central Senatorial position was recently created with the appointment of Senator Hassan Muhammad Nasiha as the state Deputy Governor.
He served as Speaker of the state House of Assembly for two terms, and now the Chief of Staff to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon.Femi Gbajabiamila.
Responding, the Zamfara state APC Chairman, Hon. Tukur Umar Danfulani expressed happiness in the way the aspirant followed due process in declaring his intention.
Danfulani who wished him the best in his ambition noted that as leaders of the party who have vowed to be fair and just to all its loyal members, the party will leave its doors wide open for all interested and qualified members to contest for the position.
He further said, the State deserve best representation, saying the party will align with the people in ensuring that the best person is supported to the senate.
