There are evil forces in Nigeria – Tambuwal

Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal of Sokoto State has said President Muhammadu Buhari needs the support of all and sundry to overcome evil forces in the country.

Governor Tambuwal said this on Monday while receiving the Shehu of Bama who paid him a courtesy call.

“We must work together as people and as leaders and support the federal government to establish peace in troubled areas across the country.

“We will continue to support the President to overcome evil forces who are all out to destabilize our nation,” he said.

The governor, however, expressed happiness over the liberation of Bama and other parts of Borno State from the hands of terrorists.

“Bama used to be an epicenter of Boko Haram. But peace is gradually returning to Bama and Borno State. But you still have a lot of roles to play. You must support your brother, Governor Babagana Zulum and the federal government for all that they have been doing to stabilise the state and the country,” he added.

Tambuwal also commended Governor Zulum for the development strides in the state.

While praying Allah to grant his late father Jannatul Firdaus, Tambuwal appreciated the contribution of the late Shehu of Bama in the fight against polio alongside other traditional rulers.

“Your father was a great man, a statesman. He served the Bama kingdom and Nigeria very well. I will not forget his role in the fight against polio alongside other traditional rulers which culminated to the successes that led to the declaration of Nigeria as polio free nation,” he said.

The governor, while congratulating the new Emir, prayed Allah to protect the traditional ruler and grant him the wisdom required to steer the affairs of the kingdom.

Earlier, the new Shehu of Bama, Umar Kyari Umar, said he was in Sokoto as part of his familiarization tour, saying Governor Tambuwal and his late father had a close working relationship spanning for years.

“We are here to strengthen the already established working relationship in order to continue to promote peace and peaceful coexistence among our people,” he said.