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2023: Tambuwal declares intention to contest for President
By Matthew Eloyi
Governor Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State has declared his intention to contest for the highest political office, the presidency, in Nigeria come 2023.
Tambuwal disclosed that he would be seeking to realise his ambition under the People’s Democratic Party (PDP).
The former Speaker of the House of Representatives made this known on Monday evening after a high-level stakeholder meeting in Sokoto.
Speaking at the declaration, Mr Tambuwal said he is not only well prepared but also ready to fix the numerous problem of the country as President of Nigeria.
Mr Tambuwal joins other PDP presidential aspirants like Bukola Saraki, Dele Momodu, amongst others who have declared their presidential ambition.
Recall that Governor Tambuwal came second to former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar at the PDP Presidential primary in 2018.