Former Speaker of the House of Representatives and former Governor of Sokoto State, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, has resigned his membership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and defected to the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
Tambuwal announced his resignation in a statement posted on his X handle in the early hours of Thursday, saying he had formally communicated his decision in writing to his ward chairman before joining the ADC alongside his associates and supporters.
“Today, after deep reflection and consultations, I have formally resigned my membership of the Peoples Democratic Party, and I have communicated my resignation to my ward chairman in writing,” he stated.
The former governor cited the party’s persistent internal crisis, leadership disagreements and growing divisions as the reasons behind his decision to leave the PDP.
“The persistent internal crisis, leadership disagreements, and growing divisions within the PDP have made it increasingly difficult to continue my membership of the party. These developments have unfortunately weakened the unity and direction that once defined the party and have necessitated this decision,” he said.
Tambuwal, however, acknowledged the role the PDP played in shaping his political career, noting that the party had been a significant part of his journey, including his tenure as Speaker of the House of Representatives and his two terms as governor of Sokoto State.
Explaining why he chose the ADC as his new political platform, Tambuwal said he believed the party offers a stronger vehicle for democratic progress in Nigeria.
“I am convinced that this decision is guided by my belief that Nigeria needs a stronger political platform built on integrity, accountability, inclusiveness, and a clear commitment to national development,” he stated.
Tambuwal also reaffirmed his commitment to democracy, justice and national unity.
His defection comes amid a wave of high-profile political realignments, including the move by former presidential candidate Peter Obi to the ADC, a development observers say is strengthening the party’s position as an emerging opposition platform ahead of the next electoral cycle.
