Former governor of Sokoto State and current senator representing Sokoto South, Aminu Tambuwal, has criticized recent defections from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Tambuwal described the defections as self-serving, motivated by personal gain rather than the welfare of the people.
Speaking to journalists on Saturday after the North-West Zonal meeting of the PDP in Kaduna, Tambuwal expressed disappointment in those switching allegiance to the APC amid widespread economic hardship in the country.
“People leave parties for different reasons, but what I have been observing in recent times are defections not based on the interest of the people but on stomach infrastructure,” Tambuwal said.
He further questioned the rationale behind such moves, stating, “I believe no one with a conscience will join the APC. With the current policies being driven by the APC government, the economic doldrums it has plunged Nigerians into, the hardship across the country, and the dismal performance of Tinubu’s administration, there is nothing attractive beyond stomach infrastructure.”
Tambuwal, who has been vocal about the challenges facing the nation, added that politicians must prioritize the needs of Nigerians over personal interests.
“Defections based on stomach infrastructure are not worrisome. But all of us who believe in this country and in serving the people must unite and work towards ensuring that by 2027, we vote out this administration that lacks focus, compassion, and direction,” he added.
The senator called on PDP members and Nigerians at large to unite in their efforts to oust the APC in the next general election.
Meanwhile, the North-West PDP has also resolved to intensify efforts to reclaim power from the ruling party. In a communiqué read by the North-West Zonal Chairman, Alhaji Bello Gwarzo, the party committed to addressing internal conflicts and building a united front ahead of the next election cycle.
The PDP remains steadfast in its mission to position itself as a credible alternative to the APC and tackle the pressing challenges facing Nigerians.
