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Aminu Tambuwal denies plans to join Nigeria’s APC

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Aminu Tambuwal denies plans to join Nigeria’s APC

Nigerian senator Aminu Tambuwal has denied plans to leave the African Democratic Congress for the All Progressives Congress. His special adviser on media, Prince Daniel, described the rumours as false and said Tambuwal was focused on strengthening his party ahead of the 2027 general elections, according to Punch.

Aminu Tambuwal, a Nigerian senator and former governor of Sokoto State, has denied wanting to leave the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to join the All Progressives Congress (APC). His press office described the reports as false and unfounded, Punch reports.

In a statement published on Monday, the senator’s special adviser on media and strategy, Prince Daniel, said Tambuwal remained committed to the ADC. He intends to help strengthen the party and mobilise its supporters ahead of the 2027 general elections. The office also urged the public to disregard speculation circulating on social media.

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