An ex-Speaker, House of Representatives and former governor of Sokoto State, Aminu Tambuwal has called on Nigerians to unite and democratically vote out the administration of Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 general elections.
Tambuwal in his call alleged that the Federal Government has failed to tackle insecurity and other challenges facing the country.
Tambuwal made the call on Wednesday in Sokoto while receiving the immediate past Chairman of Tangaza Local Government Area, Isa Salihu Bashir Kalanjeni into the African Democratic Congress after his resignation from the All Progressives Congress and subsequent exit from office.
Describing Kalanjeni’s return as “homecoming,” the former governor commended him for maintaining a respectful relationship with members of the ADC despite previously leaving the party.
“Isa Kalenjeni was one of us before he decided to join the other group. This has always been his home, but what happened has happened and he left,” Tambuwal said.
He added that Kalanjeni distinguished himself by avoiding insults and political attacks while in the APC.
“Nobody can say they ever heard him engaging in name-calling or disrespecting any of us. That is not our tradition. We don’t engage in politics of mudslinging and insults.”
Tambuwal described the former council chairman’s resignation from both the APC and his elective office as a courageous decision.
“What you have done is heroic. It is not everyone that can do what you did,” he said.
The senator alleged that many politicians were reluctant to join the ADC because of the pressure associated with leaving the ruling party.
“Most politicians who leave the ruling APC go round other political parties instead of joining the ADC. It is only those pursuing the interest of the nation, rather than personal interest, that will join the ADC,” he said.
Tambuwal further claimed that attempts to weaken the ADC had failed and alleged that the party’s growing influence had unsettled the ruling establishment.
“President Bola Tinubu, by God’s grace, the outgoing President, has been having sleepless nights over the ADC. Everywhere he turns, he sees Atiku Abubakar. They have continued scheming to ensure the ADC does not see the light of day, but God has frustrated those efforts,” he stressed.
He urged ADC members to remain disciplined and avoid abusive political rhetoric.
“No insults, no name-calling, no disrespect. We should remain peaceful, focused and determined. We should fear nobody except God and continue to work in the best interest of our people.”
Linking insecurity to what he described as poor governance, Tambuwal cited recent attacks in parts of Sokoto State as evidence that the current administration had not effectively addressed the country’s security challenges.
“Everyone knows what is happening in Sokoto. Even nearby in Bodinga, terrorists are attacking communities and killing innocent people,” he maintained.
Thus, he appealed to Nigerians to use constitutional and democratic means to bring about a change of government in 2027.
“I am calling on the people of Sokoto and Nigerians as a whole to come together and do everything democratically possible to ensure that we change this government that does not mean well for Nigerians,” he insisted.
Kalanjeni had resigned as Chairman of Tangaza Local Government Area and dumped the APC on Tuesday after months of speculation over his political future.
He was formally received into the ADC by Tambuwal alongside the party’s Sokoto State governorship candidate, Manir Muhammad Dan’Iya, State Chairman Abdullahi Maigwandu and other party leaders.
His defection adds to the wave of political realignments in Sokoto State as parties intensify preparations ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The PUNCH