Aminu Tambuwal, the former governor of Sokoto State, has voiced his dissatisfaction with the recent surge of defections by members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Tambuwal believes that given Nigeria’s current economic situation, no politician with a conscience would consider joining the ruling APC.
Speaking to reporters following the North-West Zonal meeting of the PDP in Kaduna, Tambuwal attributed these defections to individual self-interest and opportunism, rather than a genuine concern for the well-being of the people.
He referred to this as “stomach infrastructure” – a term used to describe politicians who prioritize personal gain over the welfare of their constituents.
He said, “People leave parties for different reasons, but what I have been observing in recent times are defections not based on the interest of the people but on stomach infrastructure.”
Tambuwal, who represents Sokoto South Senatorial District in the Senate, questioned the rationale behind the defections, stating that no politician with a conscience would align with the APC, considering its policies and the economic hardship faced by Nigerians.
“I believe no one with a conscience will join the APC. With the current policies being driven by the APC government, the economic doldrums it has plunged Nigerians into, the hardship across the country, and the dismal performance of Tinubu’s administration, there is nothing attractive beyond stomach infrastructure.
“Defections based on stomach infrastructure are not worrisome. But all of us who believe in this country and in serving the people must unite and work towards ensuring that by 2027, we vote out this administration that lacks focus, compassion, and direction,” he added.
The senator urged PDP members and other Nigerians to come together and work towards defeating the APC in 2027.
Meanwhile, the North-West PDP has vowed to unseat the APC in the next election.
PDP’s North-West Zonal Chairman, Alhaji Bello Gwarzo, read a communiqué highlighting the party’s resolve to swiftly address conflicts at the national level and regain its rightful position in national leadership.
