Former Sokoto State Governor and current Senator representing Sokoto South, Aminu Tambuwal, has vowed to unseat the All Progressive Congress (APC) in the 2027 general elections under the flagship of African Democratic Congress (ADC)

Tambuwal made a triumphant entrance into Sokoto, welcomed by thousands of supporters from Sokoto, Kebbi, and Zamfara states. In his address on Friday, he criticised President Bola Tinubu and the APC-led government for driving Nigeria into economic hardship, insecurity, and political decline. He urged Nigerians to unite and mobilise for the removal of Tinubu and the APC in 2027, claiming the current administration offers only 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.

Analysts described the large reception that characterised his arrival as a strategic show of strength ahead of the 2027 general elections, signalling Tambuwal’s intent to challenge the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

The former Speaker’s homecoming attracted a lively crowd of party loyalists, women’s groups, and youth organisations, who filled the streets with chants and banners in a display of their determination to unseat the APC.

The event showcased Tambuwal’s enduring influence and strategic mobilisation for the electoral battle ahead.

Tambuwal described his appearance before the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) as entirely voluntary and a non-issue.

“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.