High level drama played out in Sokoto State on Thursday as the State Governor, Aminu Tambuwal, reportedly rejected the resignation of his deputy, Manir Muhammad Dan’Iya, who in turned staged a volte face, denying his resignation from the government.

In a letter obtained by Aiyekooto Reporters, Dan’iya, had written to the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, ward chairman at Kwane, Kware Local Government of the state announcing his resignation from the government and party.

The Sokoto Deputy Governor had written in the letter dated 8 February that, “I write to notify you of withdrawal of my membership from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) with effect from 8 February 2023.

“I appreciate the opportunities given to me, which made me serve in various capacities under the PDP.”

While calls made to his telephone line and that of PDP’s spokesman, Dabo Ologunagba, failed, sources confided in this paper that Dan’Iya, who’s the PDP Senatorial Candidate for Sokoto Central for the February 25 election, was immediately told by the Governor that his letter of resignation was not accepted.

It was gathered that Gov Aminu Tambuwal flatly rejected his resignation and informed him to go about his duty and campaign to return PDP candidates in the state elected in the coming elections.

Governor Aminu Tambuwal , interference and influence is the saving grace and one of the most reliable life wire the PDP rely on to see an Atiku Presidency, Aiyekooto Reporters reports.