In a recent political revelation, Senator Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto South has suggested that the departure of prominent political figures Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) was motivated by a desire to test their electoral strength. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television’s ‘Politics Today’ on Friday, the former Governor of Sokoto State dismissed notions of internal conflict within the ADC as the reason for their exit.
Tambuwal asserted that the move by Obi and Kwankwaso to join the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) was not indicative of any fractures within the ADC. Instead, he characterized it as a strategic decision by the politicians to explore new political platforms and assess their appeal among the Nigerian electorate in the lead-up to the general elections.
The senator elaborated that both individuals, after spending only a few months with the ADC, chose to transition to the NDC to better position themselves for the 2027 elections. According to Tambuwal, this was a calculated move to gauge their popularity rather than a reaction to any disagreements or dissatisfaction within their former party.
He emphasized, “I do not believe it was because of any crack. I believe they wanted to move to another platform to possibly test their popularity with the Nigerian people during the general elections.”
This development has sparked discussions among political analysts regarding the shifting dynamics in Nigeria’s political landscape ahead of the 2027 presidential race. The comments from Tambuwal provide insight into the motivations behind the party-switching actions of two of the country’s most influential political figures.