THE former governor of Sokoto State, Aminu Tambuwal has said he would support former Vice President Atiku Abubakar over Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike if it came down to choosing Nigeria’s future leadership.
Speaking in an interview today, Tambuwal stressed that his political choices are based on principles of leadership rather than personal relationships.
“When it comes to the leadership of this country, I would rather support Atiku than Nyesom Wike,” he stated, emphasizing that his disagreements in politics are never personal.
He explained that he has always maintained cordial ties with leaders across party lines, noting that his past differences with figures such as former President Goodluck Jonathan were based solely on policy and governance issues.
“It is not about my friendship with anyone,” Tambuwal added. “If Atiku Abubakar were here and Wike asked for something personal from me, I would gladly oblige because he remains my friend. But on leadership, I would choose Atiku.”
The former governor underscored that his political stance is driven by altruism and principle, citing his move from the PDP to APC during Jonathan’s administration as a decision rooted in policy disagreements rather than personal conflict.