Aminu Tambuwal, the former Governor of Sokoto State and prominent opposition figure, has publicly spoken out about the significant impact of losing high profile members to rival political organizations. Addressing the political fallout ahead of the upcoming general elections, the influential lawmaker provided a realistic assessment of the changing dynamics within the coalition. He acknowledged that such exits naturally create major operational and psychological hurdles for any serious party.
According to a video from 09:15 posted on the Official YouTube channel of Channels Television on Friday May 15, 2026, while reflecting on the sudden departure of the former Anambra State governor from the African Democratic Congress, the Senator expressed genuine regret over the development. He stated, “losing a member of your party can be painful, how much more so a leader like Peter Obi.”
The Senator expanded on his thought by explaining that the departure of a highly prominent leader goes far beyond losing a single vote. He noted that figures with vast national followings bring immense value, credibility, and momentum to a political movement. Tambuwal maintained that while such losses are deeply felt across the party structures, the remaining leadership must quickly adapt to the new political reality.
He emphasized that despite the setback, the party is determined to move forward with its strategic goals and vision for the nation. The veteran politician pointed out that Nigerian politics remains highly unpredictable, requiring resilience from party faithful who want to see real change. He insisted that the focus must now switch to building fresh structures and empowering new leaders to fill the vacuum.
In his concluding remarks, the former Speaker of the House of Representatives urged party members to remain united and committed to the collective struggle ahead. He expressed deep confidence that the core platform remains completely focused on its mission to offer Nigerians a viable alternative during the next elections. Tambuwal called on stakeholders to double their efforts at the grassroots level to ensure a successful outing….Read_More…