2027: Tambuwal breaks silence on alleged defection to APC

Senator Aminu Waziri Tambuwal has denied circulating rumors that he is set to switch allegiance from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) prior to the 2027 general election. According to a statement issued by Tambuwal's spokesperson, Prince Daniel, through X, the claims circulating on social media were dismissed as false and unsubstantiated.

The media office maintained that the former governor of Sokoto State has no intentions of joining the ruling party. The statement emphasized that Tambuwal's longstanding connections with politicians across various political parties should not be misconstrued as evidence of a planned party realignment. The media office clarified that photographs and video clips circulating online do not indicate that the senator is negotiating a move to the APC.

They stressed that engaging in formal greetings or interaction with members of other political parties should not be interpreted as a shift in political loyalty. The statement reiterated that Senator Tambuwal remains resolutely committed to the ADC, focusing on strengthening the party, fostering broad cooperation, and mobilising Nigerians for the 2027 presidential election.

The media office appealed to Nigerians to concentrate on pressing economic, security, and governance issues rather than engaging in unfounded political conjecture. They asserted that the senator's media office should be the sole source for any information regarding his political activities, and cautioned against treating speculation as established fact.