Former Governor of Sokoto State, Senator Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, has dismissed the wave of political defections in the North West, insisting that they are driven by personal gains rather than the interest of the people.
Media Talk Africa recalls that several PDP and Labour Party members from Southern Kaduna had on Saturday defected to the ruling APC.
Speaking with journalists after the maiden Zonal Executive Council Meeting of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Northwest in Kaduna on Saturday, Tambuwal criticized defectors who align with the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), arguing that their motives are not rooted in public 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 chieftain lambasted the APC-led federal government, accusing it of lacking focus, compassion, and direction. He called on opposition forces to unite and strategize for the 2027 elections to provide an alternative for Nigerians.
“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.
