Alhaji Aliyu Salisu Emerges Kogi State Hausa Traders Association Chairman

by Musa Tanimu Nasidi

Salisu Casting His victory Ballot.

Alhaji Aliyu Garba has emerged as the elected chairman of Kogi state Hausa Traders Association.

Garba defeated his Alhaji Sani Hassan ,after polling 82 votes against 44.

Declaring the results, Secretary of Lokoja local government council, Honourable Abubakar danjuma said that the offices were contested with Alhaji Abubakar Ibrahim, who emerged as secretary unopposed.

Alhaji Lawal Muhammed who contested for the office of P.R.O 1, scored 71 votes against Aminu jalo 52 to emerged victorious.

Abdulkadir, Secretary

Others were,: Alhaji Ahmed Salisu,P. R.O 2, 59 votes to defeat Alhaji zakariya sule 49.

The office of Treasurer was keenly contested by Alhaji Lawal Mouktar,who scored 58 votes against Alhaji Dauda Alfa 57 votes

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The chairman, Aliyu Garba, said the election reinforced the vision, growth and development the association stands for.

Council secretary, Abubakar addressing Newsmen.

He said, “My administration shall continue to advance the welfare of the members. We shall always place the people first in every decision we take, and it is my solemn promise that this mandate will continue to prioritise the welfare of our members and ensure the association’s unwavering dedication to progress.
“Our foresight and commitment to securing a better future for our members and our collective efforts to push for improvements within the association will require continuous support from each of you.” Garba promised.

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He commended His Royal Highness, Maigari of Lokoja, Alhaji Ibrahim Gambo Kabir Maikarfi 1V, for his fatherly role and promised to justify the confidence reposed in him.

Victory dance

In his own remarks, Alhaji Sani Hassan,who came distant second called on both the winners and losers of the election to work together for the betterment of the association. “This is one family. We are all brothers here.” He appreciated the electoral committee, INEC and security in seeing the conduct of a free, fair, and credible election.

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