Ahmad Aliyu
● Currently in Office📅 Tenure in Office
Ahmad Aliyu has been serving as governor of Sokoto State since May 29, 2023, under the APC Party.
👤 About Ahmad Aliyu
Dr Ahmed Ali Sokoto won the 2023 Sokoto governorship election under the APC, defeating the incumbent Aminu Tambuwal of PDP.
📋 Personal Information
| Full name | Ahmad Aliyu |
| Title / Role | Governor |
| State | Sokoto State |
| Party | APC |
| In office since | May 29, 2023 |
| Left office | May 29, 2027 |
| Geopolitical zone | NW |
🏛 Role of the Governor of Sokoto State
The Governor of Sokoto State is the chief executive and head of government of the state. Under the Nigerian Constitution, the governor is elected by popular vote for a four-year term, renewable once. The governor heads the state executive council, assents to bills passed by the State House of Assembly, and directs the allocation of the state's budget and resources.
Sokoto State is part of the NW geopolitical zone, with Sokoto as its capital. Ahmad Aliyu currently serves as governor since May 29, 2023.