Language Of Persuasion: An Examination Of Governor Aliyu Wamakko’s Selected Speeches

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 speeches. 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 CHAPTER ONE GENERAL INTRODUCTION 1.1  Background of the Study Language is the system of human expression conducted by the means of the use of words. It is a purely human and non-instinctive m…