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Tambuwal Urges Nigerians to Vote Out Tinubu in 2027, Says ADC Is Giving President 'Sleepless Nights'
A former Speaker of the House of Representatives and ex-governor of Sokoto State, Senator Aminu Tambuwal, has called on Nigerians to unite and democratically vote out President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's administration in the 2027 general elections, alleging that the Federal Government has failed to tackle insecurity, poverty, and hunger across the country.
Tambuwal made the call on Wednesday, 8 July 2026, in Sokoto while receiving the immediate past Chairman of Tangaza Local Government Area, Isa Salihu Bashir Kalanjeni, into the African Democratic Congress (ADC) following his resignation from the All Progressives Congress (APC) and his subsequent exit from office. Describing Kalanjeni's return as a "homecoming," the former governor commended him for maintaining a respectful relationship with ADC members despite previously leaving the party. "Isa Kalenjeni was one of us before he decided to join the other group. This has always been his home, but what happened has happened and he left," Tambuwal said.
Tambuwal praised Kalanjeni for avoiding insults and political attacks while in the APC, adding that the former council chairman's decision to resign both his party membership and elective office was a courageous act. "What you have done is heroic. It is not everyone that can do what you did," he said. The senator alleged that many politicians were reluctant to join the ADC due to pressure associated with leaving the ruling party. "Most politicians who leave the ruling APC go round other political parties instead of joining the ADC. It is only those pursuing the interest of the nation, rather than personal interest, that will join the ADC," he said.
Tambuwal claimed that attempts to weaken the ADC had failed and alleged that the party's growing influence had unsettled the ruling establishment. "President Bola Tinubu, by God's grace, the outgoing President, has been having sleepless nights over the ADC. Everywhere he turns, he sees Atiku Abubakar. They have continued scheming to ensure the ADC does not see the light of day, but God has frustrated those efforts," he stressed. He urged ADC members to remain disciplined and avoid abusive political rhetoric. "No insults, no name-calling, no disrespect. We should remain peaceful, focused and determined. We should fear nobody except God and continue to work in the best interest of our people," he said.
Linking insecurity to what he described as poor governance, Tambuwal cited recent attacks in parts of Sokoto State as evidence that the current administration had not effectively addressed the country's security challenges. "Everyone knows what is happening in Sokoto. Even nearby in Bodinga, terrorists are attacking communities and killing innocent people," he maintained. He appealed to Nigerians to use constitutional and democratic means to bring about a change of government in 2027. "I am calling on the people of Sokoto and Nigerians as a whole to come together and do everything democratically possible to ensure that we change this government that does not mean well for Nigerians," he insisted.
Tambuwal has previously accused the Tinubu administration of worsening insecurity, poverty, and hunger across the country, alleging mismanagement and diversion of public resources. He also accused the President of orchestrating a deliberate plan to weaken opposition parties and entrench one-party dominance ahead of the 2027 elections. Kalanjeni was formally received into the ADC alongside the party's Sokoto State governorship candidate, Manir Muhammad Dan'Iya, State Chairman Abdullahi Maigwandu, and other party leaders. His defection adds to the wave of political realignments in Sokoto State as parties intensify preparations ahead of the 2027 general elections.
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