Former Sokoto State governor and serving senator, Aminu Tambuwal, has said the Africa Democratic Congress (ADC) opposition coalition is focused on rescuing Nigeria from its current challenges rather than advancing the presidential ambitions of any individual.
Speaking in Sokoto after being welcomed by a large crowd of supporters, Tambuwal revealed that the coalition would soon unveil a comprehensive policy agenda designed to tackle insecurity, revive the economy, and improve the welfare of citizens. He criticised the All Progressives Congress (APC)-led administration, accusing it of failing to address the nation’s pressing problems.
The former governor lamented that the current government’s approach to governance “lacks a human face,” citing persistent insecurity, economic hardship, and neglect of citizens’ welfare as signs of leadership failure.
“I remain committed to democracy, the rule of law, and good governance. No agency can make me abandon these principles. What is going on in this country is not right, and that is why I left the APC in 2018. All the reasons I left are even more present now,” Tambuwal said.
He criticised the federal government’s handling of security, stating that despite the powers of the Presidency, decisive measures such as recruiting additional security personnel have not been implemented.
Addressing speculation that the coalition is being formed to promote former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s political ambitions, Tambuwal dismissed the claims. “This coalition is not about any individual. It is about rescuing Nigeria. PDP, Labour Party, NNPP and other political forces are coming together to give Nigerians a credible alternative,” he explained.
On the controversial removal of fuel subsidies, Tambuwal recalled opposing any abrupt withdrawal of the policy without measures to cushion the impact on ordinary Nigerians. “When I was Speaker, I warned against removing subsidies without a framework to protect the people. It was removed unilaterally, and Nigerians are paying the price,” he said.
The senator urged Nigerians to support leaders who are genuinely committed to reform, promising that the coalition will present a governance model rooted in compassion, competence, and accountability. He stressed that the opposition alliance’s primary mission is to provide a credible, people-focused alternative capable of reversing the nation’s current trajectory.
Tambuwal’s comments come as political alliances across Nigeria begin to shift ahead of future elections, with opposition parties exploring strategic partnerships to challenge the APC’s dominance at the federal level.
