The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), in Sokoto State, has expressed support for former Sokoto State Governor and serving Senator, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, following his recent arrest by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
In a statement on Tuesday, the PDP called for fairness, transparency, and due process in the investigation, urging that the matter be handled without political bias.
The PDP stated that Tambuwal’s record in public service speaks for itself and that the people of Sokoto State hold him in high regard.
The party also reaffirmed its commitment to protecting democratic values and the rights of all political leaders to fair treatment under the law.
“We stand firmly behind Senator Tambuwal and urge that all investigations be carried out objectively and in accordance with the law,” the statement read.
“We encourage all institutions to work independently and without prejudice,” it added.
The opposition party further called on citizens to remain committed to democratic principles and to engage constructively in the political process.
The EFCC has granted bail to Tambuwal after questioning him over alleged fraudulent cash withdrawals totalling N189bn.
Tambuwal, who led Sokoto State from 2015 to 2023, was summoned to the EFCC headquarters in Abuja on Monday around 11:30 a.m.
He was questioned by investigators and detained at the commission’s corporate headquarters.
EFCC sources believe the withdrawals violated the Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022.
“Former Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Tambuwal, is being held over alleged fraudulent cash withdrawals to the tune of N189bn. The withdrawals are in flagrant violation of the Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022,” one source had said on Monday.
Another official of the commission, who requested anonymity, confirmed that Tambuwal was in detention while the inquiry was ongoing.
On Tuesday, sources reported the former governor was released after completing his bail conditions, which were described as “not strict”.
The EFCC has released him on administrative bail, but his passport is still with them, according to a source.
“He has been released on administrative bail. He met all the bail conditions. His passport is with us,” a source stated.
