….Says EFCC allegations are “blatant lies…they will find nothing”
Former Sokoto State Governor and current Senator representing Sokoto South in the National Assembly, Aminu Tambuwal, made a triumphant return to Sokoto metropolis on Friday, welcomed by thousands of supporters from Sokoto, Kebbi, and Zamfara states.
Observers interpret the massive turnout as a calculated show of political strength ahead of the 2027 general elections, signaling Tambuwal’s determination to challenge the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
The homecoming of the former Speaker of the House of Representatives attracted an energetic mix of party loyalists, women’s groups, and youth organisations. The streets were filled with chants, songs, and banners declaring their mission to unseat the APC.
Accompanied by solidarity songs, the procession highlighted Tambuwal’s enduring political influence and strategic mobilisation for the approaching electoral contest.
Addressing the crowd, Tambuwal, who previously served as Director General of the Atiku Abubakar Presidential Campaign Organisation during the 2023 elections, launched a strong criticism of President Bola Tinubu and the APC-led government, accusing them of driving Nigeria into “economic hardship, insecurity, and political decline.”
He urged Nigerians from all backgrounds to unite for the removal of Tinubu and the APC from office in 2027, warning that the present administration offers “nothing but more suffering.”
“My message is simple: we must join forces to send APC packing in 2027. The ADC and our allies will galvanise every corner of this country to make that happen. We will not be intimidated, we will not be silenced, and we will not allow the suffering of Nigerians to continue unchecked,” he vowed.
Tambuwal also responded to recent media reports about his appearance before the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), stressing that it was a voluntary visit and of no consequence.
“My visit to the EFCC was voluntary, of my own volition. I was quizzed and released on self-recognition as a man honoured with the national honour of the Commander of the Federal Republic. Their so-called allegations that I withdrew over ₦2 billion monthly from the Sokoto State Government account are nothing but blatant lies. How much is even the state’s monthly allocation from the Federal Government?” he queried.
He accused the Sokoto State Government of engaging in politically motivated witch-hunts, noting that a panel set up last year found no wrongdoing on his part despite multiple sittings.
“They can set up as many fake panels as they want; they will find nothing. I will not be shaken or intimidated by anybody or any group. The truth will always stand tall,” Tambuwal asserted.
