After months of speculation and denial, the speaker of
Nigeria’s House of Representatives, Aminu Tambuwal, has dumped the ruling
Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, for main opposition, All Progressives Congress,
APC.
After months of speculation and denial, the speaker of
Nigeria’s House of Representatives, Aminu Tambuwal, has dumped the ruling
Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, for main opposition, All Progressives Congress,
APC. House of Rep Speaker, Aminu Tambuwal
Mr. Tambuwal formally announced his defection Tuesday at the
House plenary. He is required by law to declare formally to his colleague
lawmakers.
The speaker, for months, denied he was moving to the APC
despite openly associating with the party.
The clearest indication he had joined the party came more
than a week ago when he attended a meeting of the opposition party in Sokoto
State.
He said the state governor, Aliyu Wammako, had invited him
for the meeting after he was snubbed by a visiting PDP delegation to the state,
led by Tony Anenih, the Board of Trustees chairman.
Mr. Tambuwal is expected to contest for the governorship of
his native Sokoto State.
His months of denial is believed to have been informed by his
concerns about losing his position as the speaker.
Shortly after the declaration Tuesday, Mr. Tambuwal adjourned
sitting of the lower house of parliament to December 3.
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