The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Sokoto State has strongly condemned the arrest of former governor and serving senator, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), describing it as a politically motivated attempt to silence dissenting voices.
Tambuwal, who governed Sokoto State for eight years and previously served as Speaker of the House of Representatives, was taken into EFCC custody on Monday over alleged financial misconduct during his tenure as governor.
In a statement signed by its Publicity Secretary, Hassan Sanyinnawal, in the early hours of Tuesday, the Sokoto PDP alleged that the arrest was part of a broader plan by the All Progressives Congress (APC)-led Federal Government to intimidate political opponents and weaken mounting opposition to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration.
“The so-called investigation is nothing more than a fishing expedition, revived from an old phantom case that has failed to produce any evidence in the past,” the statement read.
The party accused political figures in both Sokoto and Abuja of orchestrating the move in a desperate bid to tarnish Tambuwal’s image and force him to back down from his criticism of the current government’s policies.
The PDP further maintained that Tambuwal’s administration was characterised by fiscal discipline and transparency, while accusing the EFCC of selective prosecution by turning a blind eye to “genuine corruption cases” involving APC members.
Calling on anti-graft agencies to maintain professionalism and fairness, the party urged supporters and residents of Sokoto State to remain calm but steadfast in their pursuit of democracy and good governance.
“Our trust in Tambuwal’s integrity cannot be shaken by politically motivated probes,” the PDP declared.
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