Aminu Tambuwal, the former governor of Sokoto State, has expressed his disappointment over the recent wave of defections from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
Tambuwal stated that no politician with a conscience would join the APC, given the country’s current economic situation.
Speaking to journalists after the North-West Zonal meeting of the PDP in Kaduna on Saturday, Tambuwal attributed the defections to “stomach infrastructure” rather than any genuine concern for the people’s welfare.
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He noted, “People leave parties for various reasons, but the defections I’ve observed lately are not driven by the people’s interest, but by personal gain.”
Tambuwal, who represents the Sokoto South Senatorial District in the Senate, questioned the logic behind the defections, asserting that no politician with a conscience would align with the APC, especially given its policies and the economic struggles Nigerians are facing.
He stated, “I believe no one with a conscience will join the APC. With the current policies of the APC government, the economic hardships it has caused, the suffering across the country, and the poor performance of Tinubu’s administration, there is nothing appealing other than personal gain.”
He added that defections driven by personal gain are not concerning, but called for unity among those who truly care about the country to ensure the defeat of the current administration in 2027.
“We must unite and work towards voting out this administration in 2027, which lacks focus, compassion, and direction,” he said.
Tambuwal urged PDP members and other Nigerians to join forces in the effort to oust the APC in the upcoming election.
Meanwhile, the North-West PDP has pledged to unseat the APC in the next election.
In a communiqué read by the North-West Zonal Chairman of the PDP, Alhaji Bello Gwarzo, the party promised to swiftly address all conflicts at the national level.
