This research work focuses on the language of persuasion by examining
some selected speeches of Governor Aliyu Magatakurda Wamakko. It has
been carefully observed that the Sokoto state Governor
is fond of using
persuasive
expressions in most of his speeche
s. He
uses
the language
mostly to
captivate
and convince his audience and
this tends to endear him
across the state to achieve his political goals
