By Achile Danjuma
Senator Aminu Tambuwal, a former Governor of Sokoto State, has officially resigned his membership from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), attributing his departure to the party’s deepening internal crises. He has subsequently joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
Tambuwal, who currently represents Sokoto South in the Senate, formalized his resignation in a letter dated March 11, 2026, addressed to the PDP ward chairman in his Tambuwal/Shinfiri Ward, Tambuwal Local Government Area. The contents of the letter were made public on Thursday.
In the correspondence, the former Speaker of the House of Representatives explained that the decision was the result of extensive deliberations with his political network. “After deep reflection and extensive consultations with my political associates and supporters, I have decided to resign my membership of the Peoples Democratic Party with immediate effect,” the letter stated.
He pointed to the party’s ongoing instability as the primary reason for his exit. “The persistent internal crises, leadership disagreements and growing divisions within the party have made it increasingly difficult for me to continue my membership,” Tambuwal wrote.
While severing ties with the PDP, Tambuwal acknowledged the platform the party provided for his political career. “I remain grateful to the party for the platform it provided me to serve Nigeria as Speaker of the House of Representatives and later as Governor of Sokoto State,” he noted.
Confirming his immediate switch to the ADC, Tambuwal said he is joined by his associates and supporters. He framed the move as a pursuit of a more principled and credible political vehicle. “My decision is guided by the conviction that Nigeria requires a stronger political platform built on integrity, accountability, inclusiveness and a clear commitment to national development,” he added.
Tambuwal’s political career has been marked by significant shifts. He served as Speaker of the House of Representatives from 2011 to 2015 under the PDP before crossing over to the All Progressives Congress (APC) to successfully run for Governor of Sokoto State in 2015. In a dramatic move later that same year, he defected back to the PDP, under whose banner he won a second gubernatorial term in 2019.
Following the conclusion of his second term as governor in 2023, he was elected to the Senate. His latest defection to the ADC is poised to reshape the political landscape in Sokoto State, where he remains a highly influential figure.