Aminu Tambuwal
Aminu Tambuwal is a Nigerian politician and the former governor of Sokoto State, having held office from 2015 to 2023. He previously served as the Speaker of the House of Representatives, where he played a significant role in legislative reforms and governance. Tambuwal is an influential figure in Nigerian politics and is often involved in discussions regarding the country's political landscape.
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Aminu Tambuwal was present at the events honoring Pat Utomi.
Obi, Abaribe, others celebrate Pat Utomi at 70
Nigeria· 2026-02-08
Aminu Tambuwal is one of the members of the committee reviewing the Electoral Act amendment bill.
Nigerian Senate Resumes Debate on Electoral Act AmendmentNigeria· 2026-02-02
Aminu Tambuwal is one of the members of the committee reviewing the Electoral Act.
Senate forms panel for high-stakes Electoral Act reviewNigeria· 2026-01-30
Aminu Tambuwal is a member of the committee tasked with reviewing the Electoral Act.
Senate forms 7-man committee for Electoral Act reviewNigeria· 2026-01-29Aminu Tambuwal has said terrorists neither respect nor represent any religion.
Terrorists Don't Represent Religion, Says Tambuwal on NigeriNigeria· 2025-12-21
Aminu Tambuwal is a former Speaker of the House of Representatives in Nigeria.
President for All Nigerians, Not Just Supporters – ANigeria· 2025-09-21
Senator Aminu Tambuwal’s recent claim of a national consensus to stop Tinubu’s re-election in 2027.
Lagos APC Denies Unseating ConsensusNigeria· 2025-09-07
Aminu Tambuwal has declared that he would rather support former Vice President Atiku Abubakar than Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, to become the country’s leader.
Tambuwal Backs Atiku Over Wike for PresidentNigeria· 2025-09-06
A former governor of Sokoto State, Aminu Tambuwal, has said he would support former Vice President Atiku Abubakar over the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike.
Tambuwal Backs Atiku Over Wike: Principles Over PoliticsNigeria· 2025-09-06Aminu Tambuwal is a former Governor of Sokoto State who attended the meeting.
ADC Coalition Assures State Chairmen of RoleNigeria· 2025-07-11
Aminu Tambuwal is a former governor and a notable figure in the PDP.
2027 Survival Fight Amidst ADC, APC PressureNigeria· 2025-07-06
Aminu Tambuwal was also part of the meeting encouraging PDP members to join the ADC.
Bode George Blames David MarkNigeria· 2025-07-06
Former Speaker Aminu Tambuwal is among the notable PDP chieftains who have joined the ADC coalition.
ADC Coalition Targets Governors Ahead of 2027 ElectionsNigeria· 2025-07-05
Aminu Tambuwal was present at the ADC launch.
Tinubu Group Calls Opposition Coalition a Recycling HubNigeria· 2025-07-03
Aminu Tambuwal, a former Governor of Sokoto, was present at the PDP coalition meeting.
PDP Intact, Defectors Face Action, Says DamagumNigeria· 2025-07-02
Aminu Tambuwal is a former governor expected to attend the ADC unveiling.
Opposition Accuses Ruling Party ofNigeria· 2025-07-02
Aminu Tambuwal is a former Governor of Sokoto and attended the opposition coalition meeting.
APC Responds to Opposition CoalitionNigeria· 2025-07-02
Aminu Tambuwal, a former Governor of Sokoto, is among the PDP leaders at the meeting.
Atiku, Secondus, other PDP leaders meet in Abuja – Punch NewspapersNigeria· 2025-07-01
Aminu Tambuwal is leading the Sokoto PDP stakeholders in their decision to join a coalition to unseat the APC in 2027.
Tambuwal Leads Sokoto, Kebbi in 2027 AllianceNigeria· 2025-06-30
Aminu Tambuwal is a former Speaker of the House of Representatives and was absent from the PDP meeting.
Govs, BoT reconvene as NEC meeting stallsNigeria· 2025-05-27
Aminu Tambuwal is a past governor who was present at the meeting in Abuja.
PDP installs new BoT members as govs map party directionNigeria· 2025-05-12
Aminu Tambuwal is a former Governor of Sokoto State involved in the competing rallies against NEW Associates.
Bayelsa, pro-Wike group trade blame over rally shootingsNigeria· 2025-04-28
Aminu Tambuwal first left the PDP for the APC while serving as Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Oborevwori, other sitting governors who dumped one party for anotherNigeria· 2025-04-23
Former Governor of Sokoto State, Aminu Tambuwal, was also present at the meeting with Buhari.
Bode George slams Atiku for meeting Buhari over coalitionNigeria· 2025-04-22Aminu Tambuwal has condemned the recent spate of violent attacks in Plateau State that have resulted in the loss of many lives.
Plateau killings cruel, unjustified, Tambuwal lamentsNigeria· 2025-04-16Aminu Tambuwal is a former Sokoto State governor involved in the PDP's strategic meetings.
PDP govs to decide N’Secretary, NEC todayNigeria· 2025-04-13
Governor Aminu Tambuwal visited Buhari alongside other opposition leaders to pay Sallah homage.
APC, anti-Tinubu coalition battle for Buhari’s supportNigeria· 2025-04-13
Aminu Tambuwal's rally has also been postponed to the same date.
Pro-Wike group postpones Bayelsa mega rallyNigeria· 2025-04-12
Aminu Tambuwal was part of the delegation that visited former President Muhammadu Buhari.
Ganduje, APC NWC members visit Buhari in KadunaNigeria· 2025-04-12
Atiku was flanked by a delegation of notable political figures, including former governor Aminu Tambuwal.
‘A joint venture doomed to fail,' Ganduje dismisses Atiku, others' coalition talkNigeria· 2025-04-12