Manir Muhammad Dan’iya, the governorship hopeful of the African Democratic Congress ([ADC](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/African_Democratic_Congress)), has formally asked Governor Ahmed Aliyu of [Sokoto State](https://www.sokoto.gov.ng) to release a complete account of all revenue received and spent between May 2023 and September 2026. Dan’iya argues that such disclosure will allow Sokoto residents to independently evaluate the incumbent administration’s performance ahead of the 2027 general election.
**What figures are being requested?**
The candidate wants a breakdown of the state’s receipts from the [Federation Account](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Federation_Account), internally generated revenue, statutory deductions, and all expenditures, including the amounts allocated to each of the 23 local government areas. He also seeks details on monthly receipts, project costs, contractors, implementation timelines and proof of completion for public works.
**Why is transparency essential, according to Dan’iya?**
He contends that the government should first demonstrate how much money it has collected before asking voters to judge its achievements. “Governor Aliyu should tell the people of Sokoto how much his government has received from the Federation Account from May 2023 to September 2026, how much it has generated internally, and how much has been spent,” Dan’iya said.
**How does the governor respond to the call for issue‑based campaigning?**
Governor Aliyu, speaking after Jumu’ah prayer at the Government House on Friday, said the APC would campaign on its people‑oriented projects rather than personal attacks. He invited opposition parties to present their own records of achievements, echoing the call for accountability.
**What concerns does Dan’iya raise about the current administration’s agenda?**
The ADC candidate questioned the impact of the governor’s Nine‑Point SMART Agenda, pointing to ongoing problems in security, education, health, water supply, workers’ welfare, unemployment and infrastructure. He urged independent scrutiny of projects whose costs or outcomes have been disputed, and called for investigations into any inflated expenses or unfinished works.
**What specific document does Dan’iya want published?**
He asks for a consolidated revenue‑and‑expenditure statement covering the entire May 2023‑September 2026 period, with separate sections for Federation Account receipts, internally generated revenue, other inflows, statutory deductions, recurrent and capital spending, and allocations to local governments. The same level of accountability, he says, should apply to all 23 local councils.
**What simple questions does the candidate say the people deserve answers to?**
“The people of Sokoto are entitled to ask: How much money came in? Where did it go? Which projects were completed? What changed in the lives of the people?” Dan’iya concluded. “Before telling the opposition to present its record, tell the people how much you received and show them the evidence of what you delivered.”