The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Sokoto State, Alhaji Isa Sadiq Achida, has accused former Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal of leaving behind a legacy of abandoned projects and financial mismanagement.
Speaking to journalists on Monday, Achida alleged that Tambuwal deliberately refused to formally hand over to Governor Ahmed Aliyu in 2023 to avoid being held accountable for the condition of the state.
He claimed the refusal was intended to frustrate the present administration.
Achida, however, commended Governor Aliyu for what he described as prudent financial management and visible development projects.
“Since his assumption of office, salaries are paid on or before the 21st of every month, the new minimum wage has been implemented, and major projects are ongoing—all without borrowing,” Achida said.
He added that Governor Aliyu was committed to the welfare of the people rather than “looting public resources.”
On Tambuwal’s political future, the APC chairman argued that the former governor lacked an independent political base and relied heavily on political godfathers, particularly Senator Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko, to secure power.
According to him, Tambuwal is “politically retired” and unlikely to contest future governorship or senatorial elections.
When contacted, a former member of Tambuwal’s cabinet, who asked not to be named, said a formal response would be issued at the appropriate time.
