Aminu Tambuwal Resigns from PDP
On March 12, 2026, Aminu Tambuwal officially announced his resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). In his statement, he expressed that the “PDP’s internal crisis has made it increasingly difficult to continue my membership of the party.” This decision comes after a long-standing period of leadership disagreements and persistent internal conflicts within the PDP.
Tambuwal, who previously served as Speaker of the House of Representatives from 2011 to 2015, transitioned to the governorship of Sokoto State in 2015 under the All Progressives Congress. He later defected to the PDP in the same year and was re-elected as governor in 2019. After completing his second term in 2023, he was elected as the senator representing Sokoto South.
Defection to ADC
Following his resignation from the PDP, Tambuwal announced his defection to the African Democratic Congress (ADC). However, this move has not been without controversy. A faction of the ADC in Sokoto State publicly disowned his defection, claiming that he did not follow the proper procedures for membership.
The ADC leadership further stated that they had no record of Tambuwal’s registration at the ward level, raising questions about the legitimacy of his defection. They also warned him against interfering in the party’s affairs in Sokoto State.
As it stands, the political landscape in Sokoto State is evolving rapidly with these developments. Tambuwal’s resignation from the PDP and subsequent defection to the ADC could have significant implications for his political future and the dynamics within both parties.
Details remain unconfirmed regarding the exact nature of the ADC’s internal response and how this will affect Tambuwal’s standing in the party. The situation continues to unfold as stakeholders assess the ramifications of these political shifts.