Tambuwal reacts to alleged attack on Sokoto ADC candidate
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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, October 30, 2026.He alleged that personnel of the Sokoto Marshal and Sokoto State Community Guard blocked Dan’iya’s convoy, fired gunshots, damaged his vehicle and detained two Department of State Services, DSS, officers attached to his security detail.He said “I strongly condemn the reported attack on our Sokoto State ADC governorship candidate, Hon. Manir Muhammad Dan’iya, and members of his convoy around Sokoto Airport yesterday, 30 October 2026.“The allegations that personnel of the Sokoto Marshal and Sokoto State Community Guard blocked his convoy, fired gunshots, damaged his vehicle and detained two DSS officers attached to his security detail are deeply disturbing.“I call on the Nigeria Police Force, the Department of State Services and other relevant security agencies to swiftly conduct a thorough, independent and impartial investigation and ensure that anyone found culpable is brought to justice.“Every Nigerian has the right to move freely, associate with a political party and seek political office in accordance with the law. Let the people speak through their votes, not through arms.“Security outfits have a duty to protect all citizens, regardless of political affiliation.
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✦No citizen should face threats, violence or harassment for exercising these rights.“I strongly urge anyone with political differences or grievances to pursue peaceful and lawful means of expressing them.
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Saturday: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, October 30, 2026.He alleged that personnel of the Sokoto Marshal and Sokoto State Community Guard blocked Dan’iya’s convoy, fired gunshots, damaged his vehicle and detained two Department of State Services, DSS, officers attached to his security detail.He said “I strongly condemn the reported attack on our Sokoto State ADC governorship candidate, Hon. Manir Muhammad Dan’iya, and members of his convoy around Sokoto Airport yesterday, 30 October 2026.“The allegations that personnel of the Sokoto Marshal and Sokoto State Community Guard blocked his convoy, fired gunshots, damaged his vehicle and detained two DSS officers attached to his security detail are deeply disturbing.“I call on the Nigeria Police Force, the Department of State Services and other relevant security agencies to swiftly conduct a thorough, independent and impartial investigation and ensure that anyone found culpable is brought to justice.“Every Nigerian has the right to move freely, associate with a political party and seek political office in accordance with the law.4 November:"I call on the Sokoto State Government to ensure that all security outfits under its authority operate lawfully and impartially.“Let it be clear: no amount of intimidation or threats will deter us from proceeding with our scheduled ADC presidential campaign flag-off on 4 November 2026.
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✦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, October 30, 2026.He alleged that personnel of the Sokoto Marshal and Sokoto State Community Guard blocked Dan’iya’s convoy, fired gunshots, damaged his vehicle and detained two Department of State Services, DSS, officers attached to his security detail.He said “I strongly condemn the reported attack on our Sokoto State ADC governorship candidate, Hon. Manir Muhammad Dan’iya, and members of his convoy around Sokoto Airport yesterday, 30 October 2026.“The allegations that personnel of the Sokoto Marshal and Sokoto State Community Guard blocked his convoy, fired gunshots, damaged his vehicle and detained two DSS officers attached to his security detail are deeply disturbing.“I call on the Nigeria Police Force, the Department of State Services and other relevant security agencies to swiftly conduct a thorough, independent and impartial investigation and ensure that anyone found culpable is brought to justice.“Every Nigerian has the right to move freely, associate with a political party and seek political office in accordance with the law.
✦Let the people speak through their votes, not through arms.“Security outfits have a duty to protect all citizens, regardless of political affiliation.
✦No citizen should face threats, violence or harassment for exercising these rights.“I strongly urge anyone with political differences or grievances to pursue peaceful and lawful means of expressing them.
Key Facts:Saturday: 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, October 30, 2026.He alleged that personnel of the Sokoto Marshal and Sokoto State Community Guard blocked Dan’iya’s convoy, fired gunshots, damaged his vehicle and detained two Department of State Services, DSS, officers attached to his security detail.He said “I strongly condemn the reported attack on our Sokoto State ADC governorship candidate, Hon. Manir Muhammad Dan’iya, and members of his convoy around Sokoto Airport yesterday, 30 October 2026.“The allegations that personnel of the Sokoto Marshal and Sokoto State Community Guard blocked his convoy, fired gunshots, damaged his vehicle and detained two DSS officers attached to his security detail are deeply disturbing.“I call on the Nigeria Police Force, the Department of State Services and other relevant security agencies to swiftly conduct a thorough, independent and impartial investigation and ensure that anyone found culpable is brought to justice.“Every Nigerian has the right to move freely, associate with a political party and seek political office in accordance with the law.4 November: "I call on the Sokoto State Government to ensure that all security outfits under its authority operate lawfully and impartially.“Let it be clear: no amount of intimidation or threats will deter us from proceeding with our scheduled ADC presidential campaign flag-off on 4 November 2026.
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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.
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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, October 30, 2026.He alleged that personnel of the Sokoto Marshal and Sokoto State Community Guard blocked Dan’iya’s convoy, fired gunshots, damaged his vehicle and detained two Department of State Services, DSS, officers attached to his security detail.He said “I strongly condemn the reported attack on our Sokoto State ADC governorship candidate, Hon. Manir Muhammad Dan’iya, and members of his convoy around Sokoto Airport yesterday, 30 October 2026.“The allegations that personnel of the Sokoto Marshal and Sokoto State Community Guard blocked his convoy, fired gunshots, damaged his vehicle and detained two DSS officers attached to his security detail are deeply disturbing.“I call on the Nigeria Police Force, the Department of State Services and other relevant security agencies to swiftly conduct a thorough, independent and impartial investigation and ensure that anyone found culpable is brought to justice.“Every Nigerian has the right to move freely, associate with a political party and seek political office in accordance with the law.
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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, October 30, 2026.He alleged that personnel of the Sokoto Marshal and Sokoto State Community Guard blocked Dan’iya’s convoy, fired gunshots, damaged his vehicle and detained two Department of State Services, DSS, officers attached to his security detail.He said “I strongly condemn the reported attack on our Sokoto State ADC governorship candidate, Hon. Manir Muhammad Dan’iya, and members of his convoy around Sokoto Airport yesterday, 30 October 2026.“The allegations that personnel of the Sokoto Marshal and Sokoto State Community Guard blocked his convoy, fired gunshots, damaged his vehicle and detained two DSS officers attached to his security detail are deeply disturbing.“I call on the Nigeria Police Force, the Department of State Services and other relevant security agencies to swiftly conduct a thorough, independent and impartial investigation and ensure that anyone found culpable is brought to justice.“Every Nigerian has the right to move freely, associate with a political party and seek political office in accordance with the law.
