Former Governor of Sokoto State and former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal has weighed in on the ongoing political debate between former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, stating that while he can entrust personal items to Wike, Atiku remains more reliable in matters of leadership.
Speaking during an interview on Channels Television from 0:11, Tambuwal explained that personal trust and political leadership trust are two different matters. Using a striking illustration, he said he would not hesitate to hand over his personal phone to Wike, but would rely more on Atiku when it comes to leadership responsibility.
“It’s not about my friendship with you, Seun,” Tambuwal told the host. “If today, and I’m saying this with every sense of responsibility, Vice President Atiku comes in here, and Nyesom Wike comes in here and request for this my phone, which is personal to me today, I will personally give it to Nyesom Wike.”
However, he quickly drew a line between personal loyalty and political confidence. “When it comes to leadership, I can say with every sense of sincerity and honesty that Atiku Abubakar can be more trusted than Nyesom Wike,” Tambuwal added.
Tambuwal’s statement comes against the backdrop of the strained relationship between Atiku and Wike, which has divided the Peoples Democratic Party in recent years. His remarks are likely to spark further conversations within political circles as the PDP continues to strategize for future elections.
The former governor maintained that his loyalty to Atiku is not based on personal sentiment but on his conviction about Atiku’s leadership qualities and vision for Nigeria.
