Former Sokoto State Governor and current Senator representing Sokoto South, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, has delivered a pointed warning to state governors considering or executing defections to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), asserting that attempts to manipulate or “write” election results in the 2027 general elections will face strong and lawful opposition.
In a widely circulated video clip that surfaced on social media platforms on January 12, 2026, Tambuwal declared: “Nobody is going to write any result this time around.”
The statement, directed at governors allegedly defecting to the APC in pursuit of political protection or second-term assurances, has ignited fresh debates about electoral integrity, incumbency advantage, and the opposition’s resolve as Nigeria approaches the next presidential and gubernatorial polls.
The remarks, originally made in an interview context around his recent 60th birthday celebrations earlier in January, echo broader opposition concerns that some defections are motivated by fears of electoral defeat and expectations of federal backing—including alleged influence over security agencies, the judiciary, and electoral processes—to secure victories.
Tambuwal, now aligned with opposition forces including discussions around platforms like the African Democratic Congress (ADC) coalition, emphasized that any effort to subvert the will of the people through result manipulation would be “lawfully resisted.”
“Nobody Is Going to Write Any Result This Time Around—Tambuwal Warns Defecting Governors Eyeing APC Protection”
The phrase has rapidly gained traction online, particularly among supporters of opposition figures and movements critical of the current administration.
Tambuwal’s comments come amid a wave of high-profile defections from opposition parties—especially the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)—to the APC in recent months.
Several governors have crossed over, often citing alignment with Bola Tinubu’s economic reform agenda or seeking federal support amid local political pressures.
Critics within the opposition, including Tambuwal, have repeatedly described these moves as driven by “stomach infrastructure” (personal gain) rather than ideological conviction or public interest.
In earlier interviews around his birthday on January 10, 2026, Tambuwal expressed confidence in the growing momentum of opposition realignment, stating that the ADC and allied groups are “deeply concerned about the future of Nigeria” and accusing the APC of using intimidation tactics—including the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and judicial processes—to lure governors.
He reiterated that genuine political shifts should stem from principle, not convenience or fear of losing power.
The 2027 elections are shaping up to be highly competitive, with opposition leaders and analysts pointing to widespread public discontent over economic challenges, inflation, and governance issues as potential game-changers.
Tambuwal’s warning aligns with broader calls from figures across the opposition spectrum for transparent, voter-determined outcomes free from interference.
While the APC has dismissed such criticisms as sour grapes from politicians unable to match the ruling party’s appeal, the resurfacing of the Tambuwal video has energized online discussions, with supporters hailing it as evidence of heightened vigilance against electoral malpractice.
As political temperatures continue to rise, Tambuwal’s statement serves as both a rallying cry for opposition unity and a preemptive signal that the battle for Nigeria’s future will be fiercely contested—and closely watched—on election day rather than in post-poll manipulation.
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