Tambuwal Reacts to Alleged Attack on Sokoto ADC Candidate
Tambuwal said the convoy was blocked, gunshots were fired and two Department of State Services officers were detained, calling for an impartial probe.
- On Friday, October 30, 2026, gunmen attacked the convoy of African Democratic Congress governorship candidate Hon. Manir Muhammad Daniya near Sokoto Airport in Sokoto State.
- Aminu Tambuwal, former Sokoto State governor and ADC chieftain, alleged that personnel of the Sokoto Marshal and Sokoto State Community Guard blocked the convoy, fired gunshots, and detained two Department of State Services officers.
- Tambuwal stated the allegations were "deeply disturbing" and called on the Nigeria Police Force to conduct a thorough, independent and impartial investigation to ensure culpable parties face justice.
- Security outfits must operate lawfully and impartially, Tambuwal emphasized, stressing they must never become instruments of political intimidation while democracy protects every citizen's right to participate without fear.
- Scheduled for November 4, 2026, the ADC will proceed with its presidential campaign flag-off, declaring that no amount of intimidation or threats will deter its political activities in Sokoto State.
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Tambuwal reacts to alleged attack on Sokoto ADC candidate
Former Sokoto State governor and chieftain of the African Democratic Congress,ADC, Aminu Tambuwal, has condemned the reported attack on its party's governorship candidate in Sokoto State, Hon. Manir Muhammad Dan’iya and members of his convoy. According to Tambuwal via a statement on his X handle on Saturday, the incident occurred around Sokoto Airport on Friday, […] Tambuwal reacts to alleged attack on Sokoto ADC candidate
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