Former Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Tambuwal, has declared that the African Democratic Congress (ADC) is poised to defeat the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 general elections.
Speaking after the party’s state congress in Sokoto, Tambuwal dismissed growing speculation that the 2027 polls could be manipulated in favour of the ruling party. According to him, such a scenario is unrealistic, insisting that Nigerians will ultimately determine the outcome at the ballot.
He argued that concerns about election result manipulation are overstated, stressing that “you cannot write results to claim victory where none exists.” Tambuwal maintained that the electorate is increasingly aware and prepared to defend the integrity of their votes.
Reflecting on his political trajectory, the senator said he has consistently taken principled stands, recalling his disagreements with former President Goodluck Jonathan during his time as Speaker of the House of Representatives, and later with President Muhammadu Buhari while serving as governor.
Tambuwal also linked the recent wave of defections into the APC to what he described as “political insecurity” among elected officials, rather than improved governance. He alleged that some politicians are switching sides out of fear that the ruling party might influence the 2027 elections.
Despite these concerns, he expressed confidence in Nigeria’s democratic institutions, including the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), and dismissed claims that security agencies could be used to alter electoral outcomes.
Positioning the ADC as a viable alternative, Tambuwal pledged that an ADC-led government would tackle insecurity and drive national development. He urged Nigerians to rally behind the party, describing Sokoto as a stronghold and calling for unity among members.
The party congress concluded with the emergence of a new state executive, a move seen as part of broader efforts to strengthen the ADC’s grassroots structure ahead of the 2027 elections.
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