PHOTOS: Thousands throng Sokoto stadium for Buhari’s campaign rally

A mammoth crowd thronged the Sokoto stadium on Wednesday as President Muhammadu Buhari held his re-election campaign rally in the state.

Buhari, presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), pledged to protect the integrity of Nigerians and safeguard their trust at all times.

He said his administration has succeeded in fighting corruption, revamping agriculture and improving security.

“We have succeeded in fighting Boko Haram, our farming system has tremendously improved and corruption has generously been addressed,” he said while addressing the crowd.

“I want to assure you that our party will continue in this direction in order to ensure that we successfully protect the integrity of Nigerians and our country.”

The president thanked the people of Sokoto for their massive turnout to welcome him.

Here are photos from the rally: