No politician with integrity will defect to APC amid Tinubu’s failure – Tambuwal

Former Sokoto State Governor, Senator Aminu  Tambuwal, has downplayed the recent wave of political defections in the Northwest, asserting that they are motivated by personal interests rather than the welfare of the people.

Speaking to journalists after the inaugural Zonal Executive Council Meeting of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Northwest in Kaduna on Saturday, Tambuwal criticized those defecting to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), suggesting their decisions are driven by self-interest rather than genuine service.

“People leave parties for different reasons. But what I have observed is that defections are not based on the interest of the people but on personal gains, what I call ‘stomach infrastructure.’

“If you are a politician with a conscience, you wouldn’t join the APC given the current economic hardship and the poor performance of the Tinubu administration,” Tambuwal stated.

The PDP stalwart took aim at the APC-led government, accusing it of a lack of focus, empathy, and direction.

He urged opposition parties to rally together and strategize ahead of the 2027 elections to offer Nigerians a viable alternative.

“There is nothing appealing in the APC beyond personal benefits. Those of us who believe in this country and in service to the people must come together to ensure that by 2027, we remove this administration that has failed Nigerians,” he added.