TAMBUWAL DEFECTS TO ADC AMID PDP CRISIS

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By: Balogun Ibrahim

The Senator representing Sokoto South, Aminu Tambuwal, has resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC), citing ongoing internal crises within the opposition party.

Tambuwal, a former governor of Sokoto State, made the announcement in a resignation letter dated March 11, 2026, addressed to the PDP ward chairman in Tambuwal/Shinfiri Ward, Tambuwal Local Government Area.

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The letter, which was shared with journalists on Thursday, stated that the decision followed consultations with his political associates and supporters.

“After deep reflection and extensive consultations with my political associates and supporters, I have decided to resign my membership of the Peoples Democratic Party with immediate effect,” Tambuwal said.

The former Speaker of the House of Representatives of Nigeria said ongoing disputes and leadership conflicts within the PDP made it increasingly difficult for him to remain in the party.

“The persistent internal crises, leadership disagreements, and widening divisions within the party have made it challenging for me to continue my membership,” he added.

Despite his departure, Tambuwal expressed gratitude to the PDP for the opportunities it provided him to serve in various capacities.