2027: Tambuwal Denies Reports of Defection to APC

Author: dailypost.ngPublished on: October 19, 2026Country: Nigeria
Politics
2027: Tambuwal Denies Reports of Defection to APC

Senator Aminu Waziri Tambuwal denied reports that he plans to leave the African Democratic Congress (ADC) for the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general election. In a statement posted on X on Monday, his media adviser, Prince Daniel, called the reports false and baseless. The statement said photos and videos showing Tambuwal interacting with politicians from other parties did not prove he was negotiating a defection. Tambuwal said he remains committed to the ADC and urged media organisations to verify reports with his office.

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