Tambuwal: Atiku reacts to EFCC's detention of ex-Sokoto Governor - Politics - NigeriaWelcome, Guest: Register / Login / With Google / Trending / Recent / New Stats: 3,279,935 members, 8,232,468 topics. Date: Wednesday, 13 August 2025 at 12:48 AM Tambuwal: Atiku reacts to EFCC's detention of ex-Sokoto Governor - Politics - Nairaland Nairaland Forum / Nairaland / General / Politics / Tambuwal: Atiku reacts to EFCC's detention of ex-Sokoto Governor (13329 Views) Atiku Reacts To Tinubu Slipping While Climbing Parade Vehicle / Atiku Reacts As Buhari Unveils NNPC Limited / Atiku Reacts To 'Meeting' Hushpuppi, Replies APC (2) (3) (4) (1) (2) (3) (4) (Reply) (Go Down) Tambuwal: Atiku reacts to EFCC's detention of ex-Sokoto Governor by chisomkachy: 2:21pm On Aug 12 @Atiku The only reason the @officialEFCC has detained the former Governor of Sokoto State, Senator Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, @AWTambuwal, is because he is a member of the opposition Coalition. It is a continuation of the Tinubu-led administration’s agenda to harass, intimidate, and decimate the opposition. The reality unfolding before us today is that the Tinubu administration, as with other aspects, has objectified the fight against corruption as a political tool to coerce opposition leaders into the ruling party. We are living witnesses to a growing trend where the state and its operators have assumed the roles of a bully by making corruption and the fight against it a political agenda. Certainly, that is not the objective for which I worked hard during our administration to create the EFCC. It is as though today, anyone who associates with the opposition is a target for phantom corruption allegations and, it is as though, as soon as they are coerced into the political agenda of President @officialABAT, their ‘sins’ are forgiven. That, definitely, is not how to build institutions. That, certainly, is not how to fight the monster of corruption. Indeed, such tendencies provide the stimulant for corruption to thrive. We have seen how the EFCC has been used to empty opposition state governors into the ruling party, and the tea party is not about to end anytime soon. While the genuine fight against corruption is a matter that requires the total support of all Nigerians, the objectification of it as a political agenda should be roundly condemned by all in civil society spaces and friends of Nigeria in the international community. We have in recent times witnessed the use of anti-corruption agencies in coercing political leaders into the ruling party. Our assurance to Nigerians is that we would never succumb to this anti-democratic machinations of railroading our people into a one-party dictatorship. -AA https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1CjeHD7unY/ 12 Likes 2 Shares (Share⤴) Re: Tambuwal: Atiku reacts to EFCC's detention of ex-Sokoto Governor by Jd10k(m): 3:06pm On Aug 12 Opposition or no opposition, let him prove that he didn't commit the crime. Who knows whether the 189 billions in cash is part of the money fueling insecurities in Northern Nigeria. 37 Likes 1 Share (Share⤴) Re: Tambuwal: Atiku reacts to EFCC's detention of ex-Sokoto Governor by fuckingAyaya(m): 3:06pm On Aug 12 Nigeria is heading toward one party state why's Tinubu afraid of coalition? Same tyranny he fought Abacha for under nadeco is what he's exhibiting now. 25 Likes 3 Shares (Share⤴) Re: Tambuwal: Atiku reacts to EFCC's detention of ex-Sokoto Governor by pharmagba: 3:10pm On Aug 12 Tambuwal need to speak for himself. Well done EFCC Ameachi and his wife case is next 33 Likes 2 Shares (Share⤴) Re: Tambuwal: Atiku reacts to EFCC's detention of ex-Sokoto Governor by fuckingAyaya(m): 3:13pm On Aug 12 Jd10k: Opposition or no opposition, let him prove that he didn't commit the crime. Who knows whether the 189 billions in cash is part of the money fueling insecurities in Northern Nigeria. when bullion van drove into someone's house on the eve of 2023 general elections you never said anything about the person proving how he got the money inside the van, your comment reeks of double standards nd hypocrisy. Everybody go get sense las las!! 42 Likes 3 Shares (Share⤴) Re: Tambuwal: Atiku reacts to EFCC's detention of ex-Sokoto Governor by RoxyBrownAutos: 3:19pm On Aug 12 If he has corruption case to answer,why is it now after 2 years he left office as a governor of sokoto state simply because he is opposition to maladministration of APC led federal government. 31 Likes (Share⤴) Re: Tambuwal: Atiku reacts to EFCC's detention of ex-Sokoto Governor by fuckingAyaya(m): 3:21pm On Aug 12 pharmagba: Tambuwal need to speak for himself. Well done EFCC Ameachi and his wife case is next Coalition never align well una don dey convulse already 😁😁😁😁. ACN, CPC, ANPP and APGA formed a coalition that ousted PDP from office no body was intimidated by the Efcc, now the chicken have come home to roost APC are shitting on their pants already, we must learn politics 101 before 2027. If Tinubu gat the balls let efcc invite Waziri, ofcourse they can't invite HE. Peter obi because man is clean AF. 20 Likes (Share⤴) Re: Tambuwal: Atiku reacts to EFCC's detention of ex-Sokoto Governor by givedemwotowoto: 3:23pm On Aug 12 Dictatorship in force by those who claim to have fought for democracy 1 Like (Share⤴) Re: Tambuwal: Atiku reacts to EFCC's detention of ex-Sokoto Governor by Fiscus105(m): 3:23pm On Aug 12 Since Oga Jona doesn't know how to use power, his junior has started teaching him, Pol 101. The year the golden opportunity will go back to Ijaw nation to taste again, I think Igbo is in better position to tell them. 10 Likes (Share⤴) Re: Tambuwal: Atiku reacts to EFCC's detention of ex-Sokoto Governor by Dogalmighty17: 3:24pm On Aug 12 As much as what the EFCC is doing is suspect, the question remains, did tambuwal loot money from Sokoto state or not? 10 Likes (Share⤴) Re: Tambuwal: Atiku reacts to EFCC's detention of ex-Sokoto Governor by michoim(m): 3:25pm On Aug 12 You can say that again...Ride on ADC the most viable and populous opposition in AFRICA 2 Likes (Share⤴) Re: Tambuwal: Atiku reacts to EFCC's detention of ex-Sokoto Governor by Lanruze: 3:26pm On Aug 12 The Digital Summit held in Abuja by the Presidency was an aggregation of Young Tech-savvy and digitally literate Millennials, GenZ and Gen X to direct them on a path that would end up drifting them from reality. I pity this young generation of eWarriors, Data Boys, Laptop Benefactors and N20k Data boosting techies. Once you step out of Nigeria especially by Air you will agree that you are either wasting time that can never be recovered again forever or just defending your oppressors. Tambuwal's invitation to the EFCC & the raid on Obasanjo Library has the a authoritarian smark and despotic tendency. 1 Like (Share⤴) Re: Tambuwal: Atiku reacts to EFCC's detention of ex-Sokoto Governor by Timmi: 3:28pm On Aug 12 There is no fire without a smoke. If the Tambuwal of a man has no skeleton in his cupboard, he has nothing to worry about but EFCC will not arrest him if there is no evidence against him, Let him sort himself before these pay agents and mouthpieces start vituperating to earn thier pay. chisomkachy: @Atiku https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1CjeHD7unY/ (Share⤴) Re: Tambuwal: Atiku reacts to EFCC's detention of ex-Sokoto Governor by MasterMariner: 3:30pm On Aug 12 Truth! Else, how many ruling party Governors and members are efcc detaining chisomkachy: @Atiku https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1CjeHD7unY/ 1 Like (Share⤴) Re: Tambuwal: Atiku reacts to EFCC's detention of ex-Sokoto Governor by highchief1: 3:31pm On Aug 12 chisomkachy: @Atiku https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1CjeHD7unY/ atiku Dey talk anyhow.why did efcc not arrest Peter obi?A thief is a thief regardless of political divides. 1 Like (Share⤴) Re: Tambuwal: Atiku reacts to EFCC's detention of ex-Sokoto Governor by openmyway: 3:31pm On Aug 12 RoxyBrownAutos: If he has corruption case to answer,why is it now after 2 years he left office as a governor of sokoto state simply because he is opposition to maladministration of APC led federal government. not at all,I think this is wike fighting back because of what that man did to him in the last pdp presidential primary election.more to come. (Share⤴) Re: Tambuwal: Atiku reacts to EFCC's detention of ex-Sokoto Governor by Britishpea: 3:32pm On Aug 12 Did he steal or not? We cant build a nation where the real thing is left for victim claim 38 Likes (Share⤴) Re: Tambuwal: Atiku reacts to EFCC's detention of ex-Sokoto Governor by boxypane: 3:34pm On Aug 12 Just one question? Did you thief the money? If no, then why the media charade? Obj did worse than this now...[i][/i] 1 Like (Share⤴) Re: Tambuwal: Atiku reacts to EFCC's detention of ex-Sokoto Governor by richiemcgold: 3:34pm On Aug 12 When campaign starts, this one too will promise to fight corruption. Nonsense. You should rather commend the arrest of Tambuwal and ask for more, including members of APC. Everybody must account for their stewardship (Share⤴) Re: Tambuwal: Atiku reacts to EFCC's detention of ex-Sokoto Governor by PlasmaTV: 3:35pm On Aug 12 EFCC should detail Yahaya Bello too nau. Xxxxxxxx 1 Like (Share⤴) Re: Tambuwal: Atiku reacts to EFCC's detention of ex-Sokoto Governor by aribisala0(m): 3:35pm On Aug 12 Amaechi is next He said he spends 1 million a week on generator 34 Likes (Share⤴) Re: Tambuwal: Atiku reacts to EFCC's detention of ex-Sokoto Governor by 1mansolder: 3:36pm On Aug 12 This is the reason why I respect Peter Obi very much,you will not be afraid if you don't have skeletons in your cupboard.I know efcc are another branch of APC,but if you don't have any skeletons in your cupboard nobody will Hunt you.Abc should just give Peter Obi the ticket because he is the nightmare of APC. 4 Likes (Share⤴) Re: Tambuwal: Atiku reacts to EFCC's detention of ex-Sokoto Governor by Amarachieze(m): 3:37pm On Aug 12 Well Tinubu is not the first to use efcc to bully opposition but the trend is assuming a very dangerous dimension under him. In fact he has almost institutionalized it. By the way, on what moral ground is Tinubu' administration fighting corruption? Someone whose drug case is a subject of controversy. Election that brought this government into power is tainted with corruption, rigging, and bribery and so on. 1 Like (Share⤴) Re: Tambuwal: Atiku reacts to EFCC's detention of ex-Sokoto Governor by DeepSight(m): 3:38pm On Aug 12 Timmi: There is no fire without a smoke. If the Tambuwal of a man has no skeleton in his cupboard, he has nothing to worry about but EFCC will not arrest him if there is no evidence against him, Let him sort himself before these pay agents and mouthpieces start vituperating to earn thier pay. Timing. You dont attack a leader of the opposition just because he is in opposition. If they tried this with Peter Obi, all hell would break lose. 4 Likes (Share⤴) Re: Tambuwal: Atiku reacts to EFCC's detention of ex-Sokoto Governor by DeepSight(m): 3:40pm On Aug 12 Amarachieze: Well Tinubu is not the first to use efcc to bully opposition but the trend is assuming a very dangerous dimension under him. In fact he has almost institutionalized it. By the way, on what moral ground is Tinubu' administration fighting corruption? Someone whose drug case is a subject of controversy. Election that brought this government into power is tainted with corruption, rigging, and bribery and so on. A very corrupt man trying to say he is fighting corruption. 6 Likes (Share⤴) Re: Tambuwal: Atiku reacts to EFCC's detention of ex-Sokoto Governor by Nerogee(m): 3:40pm On Aug 12 El ruffai should be next, all those aggrieved corrupt politicians that sees themselves as saint. What's baffled me is the coalition seeing themselves as representing the masses. 🤣🤣 (Share⤴) Re: Tambuwal: Atiku reacts to EFCC's detention of ex-Sokoto Governor by Timmi: 3:43pm On Aug 12 Oga DeepSight, so what should be the right time. Does corruption follow time and season. Someone steal our collective wealth and you are talking about timing? DeepSight: Timing. You dont attack a leader of the opposition just because he is in opposition. If they tried this with Peter Obi, all hell would break lose. (Share⤴) Re: Tambuwal: Atiku reacts to EFCC's detention of ex-Sokoto Governor by iwaeda: 3:44pm On Aug 12 How long will EFCC pursue Air. How long are we going to be this quagmire. APC cant gag everyone. 1 Like (Share⤴) Re: Tambuwal: Atiku reacts to EFCC's detention of ex-Sokoto Governor by Lifestone(m): 3:45pm On Aug 12 DeepSight: Timing. You dont attack a leader of the opposition just because he is in opposition. If they tried this with Peter Obi, all hell would break lose. Bro nothing will happen. Heavens wont fall and Nigeria wont collapse (Share⤴) Re: Tambuwal: Atiku reacts to EFCC's detention of ex-Sokoto Governor by DeepSight(m): 3:46pm On Aug 12 Timmi: Oga DeepSight, so what should be the right time. Does corruption follow time and season. Someone steal our collective wealth and you are talking about timing? If you say this, then EVERY SINGLE MEMBER OF THE OPPOSITION SHOULD BE ARRESTED IMMEDIATELY. (Share⤴) Re: Tambuwal: Atiku reacts to EFCC's detention of ex-Sokoto Governor by Dejoe88: 3:49pm On Aug 12 This upcoming Election will be APC vs Nigeria. After seeing the reality on ground now, if you allow yourself to be deceived again or bought over by materials things, money, tribalism or religion; no worries, you will suffer another harsh or even harsher reality for another 4yrs after 2027. 2 Likes (Share⤴)