Former Speaker of the House of Representatives and ex-Governor of Sokoto State, Aminu Tambuwal, has formally resigned his membership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
The ex-governor cited the PDP’s persistent internal crisis, leadership disagreements, and deepening divisions as the driving forces behind his decision.
Tambuwal announced his defection in a statement posted on X in the early hours of Thursday, confirming that he had communicated his resignation in writing to his ward chairman before formally enlisting in the ADC alongside his associates and supporters.
Today, after deep reflection and consultations, I have formally resigned my membership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and I have communicated my resignation to my ward chairman in writing.
The PDP has been a significant part of my political journey, and I remain grateful…