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{{short description|Current Governor of Sokoto State}}
{{Short description|Nigerian politician and lawyer (born 1966)}}
{{Use Nigerian English|date=September 2024}}
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{{Infobox officeholder
{{Infobox officeholder
|honorific-prefix = Rt. Hon.
| name = Aminu Waziri Tambuwal
| image = Aminu Waziri Tambuwal (cropped).jpg
|image = Aminu Waziri Tambuwal (cropped).jpg
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|office4 = Member of the<br>[[House of Representatives of Nigeria]]<br>from [[Sokoto State|Sokoto]]
| honorific-prefix = Rt. Hon.
|term_start4 = 3 June 2003
| office4 = Member of the [[House of Representatives of Nigeria]]
|term_end4 = 29 May 2015
| term_start4 = 2003
|predecessor4 = Hon. Sanyinna Aliyu Umar
| term_end4 = 2007
|successor4 = Hon. [[Abdussamad Dasuki]]
| Speaker4 = [[Aminu Bello Masari]]
|constituency4 = [[Tambuwal]]/[[Kebbe]]
| predecessor4 = Hon. Sanyinna Aliyu Umar
|office3 = House Deputy Chief Whip
| successor4 = Hon [[Abdussamad Dasuki]]
|term_start3 = 5 June 2007
| office3 = Deputy Chief Whip of the [[House of Representatives of Nigeria]]
| term_start3 = June 2007
|term_end3 = 6 June 2011
|office2 = 12th [[Speaker of the House of Representatives of Nigeria]]
| term_end3 = June 2011
|term_start2 = 6 June 2011
| Speaker3 = [[Dimeji Bankole]]
|term_end2 = 29 May 2015
| office2 = [[Speaker of the House of Representatives of Nigeria]]
|deputy2 = [[Chukwuemeka Ihedioha]]
| term_start2 = June 2011
|predecessor2 = [[Dimeji Bankole]]
| term_end2 = June 2015
|successor2 = [[Yakubu Dogara]]
| predecessor2 = [[Dimeji Bankole]]
|office1 = [[Governor of Sokoto State]]
| successor2 = [[Yakubu Dogara]]
|term_start1 = 29 May 2015
| office1 = [[List of Governors of Sokoto State|18th]] [[Governor of Sokoto State]]
| term_start1 = May 2015
|term_end1 = 29 May 2023
|deputy1 = [[Ahmad Aliyu]]<br>(2015–2018)<br>[[Manir Dan Iya]]<br>(2018–2023)
| term_end1 =
| predecessor1 = [[Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko]]
|predecessor1 = [[Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko]]
| successor1 =
|successor1 = Ahmad Aliyu
|office = [[Senate of Nigeria|Senator]] for [[Sokoto South]]
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1966|1|10}}
|term_start = 13 June 2023
| birth_place = [[Tambuwal]] area, [[Sokoto State]], [[Nigeria]]
|term_end =
| death_date =
|predecessor = [[Ibrahim Abdullahi Danbaba]]
| death_place =
|successor =
| nationality = Nigerian
|birth_date = {{birth date and age|1966|1|10|df=y}}
| party = [[People's Democratic Party (Nigeria)|Peoples Democratic Party]]
|birth_place = [[Tambuwal]], [[Northern Region, Nigeria|Northern Region]], Nigeria (now in [[Sokoto State]])
| spouse = 1. Haj. Mariya Aminu Waziri
|death_date =

|death_place =
2. Maryam Mairo Mustapha Aminu Waziri
|nationality = Nigerian
| Siblings = 1. Alhaji Muhammadu Waziri
|party = [[Peoples Democratic Party (Nigeria)|Peoples Democratic Party]]
2. Alhaji Usman Maccido
|spouse = Mariya Aminu Waziri<br>Maryam Mairo Mustapha
3. Hajiya Hafsat Waziri
|children = 6
4. Hon Abdullahi Waziri
|residence = [[Sokoto]]
| children = Six
|education = [[Usman Danfodio University]] ([[Bachelor of Laws|LL.B.]])
| residence = [[Sokoto]]
|occupation = {{hlist|Politician|lawyer}}
| alma_mater = [[Usmanu Danfodio University]], [[Sokoto]]
| occupation = Legislature, Executive
| profession = Legal Practitioner, politician
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'''Aminu Waziri Tambuwal''' (born 10 January 1966) is a Nigerian lawyer and [[politician]] who has served as [[Senate of Nigeria|Senator]] for [[Sokoto South]] since 2023. He served as the governor of [[Sokoto State]] from 2015 to 2023.<ref name=":0">{{cite news|date=18 February 2021|title=PDP govs reject community policing, back state police|url=https://guardian.ng/news/pdp-govs-reject-community-policing-back-state-police/|author=Azimazi Momoh Jimoh|access-date=20 September 2024|work=[[The Guardian (Nigeria)|The Guardian]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|date=19 July 2019|title=Tambuwal warns against harassing, killing innocent Fulanis|url=https://thenationonlineng.net/tambuwal-warns-against-harassing-killing-innocent-fulanis/|access-date=11 March 2022|work=[[The Nation (Nigeria)|The Nation]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Speaker, Tambuwal, wins Sokoto governorship poll|work=[[Premium Times]]|date=12 April 2015|url=https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/181353-speaker-tambuwal-wins-sokoto-governorship-poll.html|access-date=9 June 2015}}</ref> He is a member of the [[Peoples Democratic Party (Nigeria)|Peoples Democratic Party]], and served as the 12th [[Speaker of the House of Representatives of Nigeria]] from 2011 to 2015.<ref>{{cite news|date=31 January 2022|url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2022/01/governor-tambuwal-joins-2023-race-formally-declares-for-presidency/|title=Governor Tambuwal joins 2023 race, formally declares for presidency|last=Bankole|first=Idowu|access-date=20 September 2024|work=[[Vanguard (Nigeria)|Vanguard]]}}</ref>


'''Aminu Waziri Tambuwal''' (born January 10, 1966) is a Nigerian politician who serves as the Governor of [[Sokoto State]] in Nigeria, having won election during the [[2015 Nigerian general election|2015 general elections]] and re-elected in the [[2019 Nigerian general election|2019 general elections]].<ref>{{Cite web|title = Speaker, Tambuwal, wins Sokoto governorship poll - Premium Times Nigeria|url = http://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/181353-speaker-tambuwal-wins-sokoto-governorship-poll.html|accessdate = 2015-06-09}}</ref> Tambuwal is a member of the [[People's Democratic Party (Nigeria)|People's Democratic Party]] and served as the 10th [[Speaker of the House of Representatives of Nigeria|Speaker]] of the [[House of Representatives of Nigeria|House of Representatives]] of [[Nigeria]], also representing the [[Tambuwal]]/[[Kebbe]] Federal Constituency of [[Sokoto State]] as an honorable.<ref name="nass">{{cite web|url=http://www.nass.gov.ng/nass2/portfolio/profile.php?id=hon.aminu.waziri|publisher=nass.gov.ng|title=National Assembly &#124; Federal Republic of Nigeria|accessdate=2016-12-05}}</ref>
Tambuwal represented the [[Tambuwal]]/[[Kebbe]] Federal Constituency of [[Sokoto State]] as an honorable member in the House of Representatives from 2003 to 2015.<ref name="nass">{{cite web|url=https://www.nass.gov.ng/nass2/portfolio/profile.php?id=hon.aminu.waziri|publisher=nass.gov.ng|title=National Assembly &#124; Federal Republic of Nigeria|access-date=5 December 2016}}</ref>


==Early life and education==
==Early life and education==
Aminu was born on January 10, 1966, in [[Tambuwal]] Village in [[Sokoto State]] to Waziri Tambuwal.
Aminu Waziri Tambuwal was born on 10 January 1966, in [[Tambuwal]] Village in [[Sokoto State]], to Fatima and Waziri Tambuwal.<ref>{{cite news|date=8 February 2023|title=icons: Aminu Waziri Tambuwal (Sokoto State Governor)|url=https://tribuneonlineng.com/icons-aminu-waziri-tambuwal-sokoto-state-governor/|access-date=11 July 2023|work=[[Nigerian Tribune]]}}</ref>


He attended Tambuwal Primary School, [[Tambuwal]], Sokoto State, where he obtained his First School Leaving Certificate in 1979; and Government Teachers’ College, Dogon-Daji, where he obtained the Teachers Grade 11 Certificate in 1984.
He attended Tambuwal Primary School, Tambuwal, Sokoto State, where he obtained his First School Leaving Certificate in 1979; and Government Teachers' College, Dogon-Daji, where he obtained the Teachers Grade II Certificate in 1984.<ref>{{cite web|date=3 June 2018|title=Aminu Waziri Tambuwal: The man, politician and leader|url=https://www.thecable.ng/aminu-waziri-tambuwal-man-politician-leader|access-date=6 March 2022|website=[[TheCable]]}}</ref>
He then proceeded to [[Usman Dan Fodio University]], Sokoto, where he studied Law, graduating with an LLB (Hons) degree in 1991. He completed his one-year compulsory legal studies at the [[Nigerian Law School]], [[Lagos]], obtained his BL and was called to the Bar in 1992.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://saferafricagroup.com/2011/06/08/profile-aminu-waziri-tambuwal-speaker-house-of-representatives/ |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2011-09-12 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110613083610/http://saferafricagroup.com/2011/06/08/profile-aminu-waziri-tambuwal-speaker-house-of-representatives/ |archivedate=2011-06-13 }}</ref>


He then proceeded to [[Usman Dan Fodio University]], Sokoto, where he studied [[Law]], graduating with an [[Bachelor of Laws|LLB]] (Hons) degree in 1991. He completed his one-year compulsory legal studies at the [[Nigerian Law School]], [[Lagos]], obtained his BL and was called to the Bar in 1992.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://saferafricagroup.com/2011/06/08/profile-aminu-waziri-tambuwal-speaker-house-of-representatives/|title=Profile: Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, Speaker, House of Representatives « Safer Nigeria Information Resources|date=8 June 2011|access-date=12 September 2011|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110613083610/https://saferafricagroup.com/2011/06/08/profile-aminu-waziri-tambuwal-speaker-house-of-representatives/|archive-date=13 June 2011}}</ref>
Besides studying for his law degree, he attended several courses abroad, among which are the following: Telecoms Regulatory Master Class–Bath UK, 2004; Lawmaking for the Communications Sectors –BMIT, Johannesburg, South Africa, 2004; Regulating a Competitive Industry-UK, Brussels, 2005; Tulane University – International Legislative Drafting, 2005; Stanford Graduate School of Business – Influence and Negotiation, 2008 and KSG Harvard – Infrastructure in Market Economy, 200

Besides studying for his law degree, he attended several courses abroad, among which are: [[Telecommunications|Telecoms]] Regulatory Master Class–Bath UK, 2004; Lawmaking for the Communications Sectors –BMIT, Johannesburg, [[South Africa]], 2004; Regulating a Competitive Industry-UK, Brussels, 2005; [[Tulane University]] – International Legislative Drafting, 2005; Stanford Graduate School of Business – Influence and Negotiation, 2008 and KSG Harvard – Infrastructure in Market Economy.<ref>{{cite news|title=icons: Aminu Waziri Tambuwal (Sokoto State Governor)|url=https://tribuneonlineng.com/icons-aminu-waziri-tambuwal-sokoto-state-governor/|work=Nigerian Tribune|date=8 February 2023|access-date=20 September 2024}}</ref>


==Political career==
==Political career==
Tambuwal started learning the legislative ropes from 1999 to 2000, while working as Personal Assistant on Legislative Affairs to Senator Abdullahi Wali, the then Senate Leader.
Tambuwal started learning the legislative ropes from 1999 to 2000, while working as Personal Assistant on Legislative Affairs to Senator Abdullahi Wali, the then Senate Leader.<ref name=":1">{{cite news|title=Tambuwal: Sokoto's Action Governor Clocks 51|url=https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2017/01/13/tambuwal-sokotos-action-governor-clocks-51/|date=13 January 2017|access-date=20 September 2024|work=[[This Day]]}}</ref>


In 2003, he decided to run for a legislative seat as representative of the Kebbe/Tambuwal Federal Constituency. He was elected into the House of Representatives on the platform of the [[All Nigeria Peoples Party]] (ANPP).
In 2003, he contested for a legislative seat as representative of the Kebbe/Tambuwal Federal Constituency and was elected into the House of Representatives on the platform of the [[All Nigeria Peoples Party]] (ANPP).<ref name="sokotostate.gov.ng">{{cite web|title=Governor - Official Website of Sokoto State Government|date=6 May 2020 |url=https://sokotostate.gov.ng/the-government/executives/governors-office/|access-date=23 May 2023}}</ref>


Few months to the 2007 general elections, he defected to the Democratic People's Party (DPP), alongside the former governor of Sokoto State, [[Attahiru Bafarawa]]. But when the DPP denied return tickets to former ANPP legislators, Tambuwal swung back to the ANPP, where he eventually succeeded in picking up a ticket for the election.
Few months to the 2007 general elections, he defected to the Democratic Peoples Party (DPP), alongside the former governor of Sokoto State, [[Attahiru Bafarawa]]. But when the DPP denied return tickets to former ANPP legislators, Tambuwal swung back to the ANPP, where he eventually succeeded in picking up a ticket for the election.<ref name="sokotostate.gov.ng"/>


But then again, when the ANPP governorship candidate for Sokoto State in the 2007 election, Alhaji [[Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko|Aliyu Wamakko]] dumped the party for the PDP, Tambuwal also followed suit.
But then again, when the ANPP governorship candidate for Sokoto State in the 2007 election, Alhaji [[Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko|Aliyu Wamakko]] dumped the party for the PDP, Tambuwal also followed suit.<ref>{{cite news|title=PDP's Dasuki Wins Kebbe/Tambuwal Federal Constituency Seat in Sokoto|url=https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2023/04/16/pdps-dasuki-wins-kebbe-tambuwal-federal-constituency-seat-in-sokoto/|access-date=23 May 2023|work=This Day}}</ref>


Tambuwal held several offices in the House. In 2005, he became the Minority Leader of the House until he defected to the PDP. Upon his re-election to the House in 2007, he was also elected the Deputy Chief Whip.
Tambuwal held several offices in the House. In 2005, he became the Minority Leader of the House until he defected to the PDP. Upon his re-election to the House in 2007, he was also elected the Deputy Chief Whip.<ref name="Tambuwal's journey to limelight">{{cite news|date=2 June 2015|title=Tambuwal's journey to limelight|url=https://guardian.ng/features/tambuwals-journey-to-limelight/|access-date=20 September 2024|last=Fanoro|first=Abiodun|work=The Guardian}}</ref>


At various times, Tambuwal was a member of several committees including the House Committees on Rules & Business, Communications, Judiciary, Inter-Parliamentary and Water Resources. He was also a member of the House Ad hoc Committee on Constitution Review.
At various times, Tambuwal was a member of several committees including the House Committees on Rules & Business, Communications, Judiciary, Inter-Parliamentary and Water Resources. He was also a member of the House ad hoc Committee on Constitution Review, after his fav child was born Ibrahim Waziri who was the lucky charm behind his victory.<ref name="Tambuwal's journey to limelight"/>


He was chairman of the ad hoc committee that reviewed the report of the controversial power probe committee headed by Ndudi Elumelu; Chairman, House Sub-Committee on the Bill for an Act to Amend the Land Use Act, and acting Chairman, House Committee on Power.
He was chairman of the ad hoc committee that reviewed the report of the controversial power probe committee headed by [[Ndudi Elumelu]]; Chairman, House Sub-Committee on the Bill for an Act to Amend the Land Use Act, and acting Chairman, House Committee on Power.<ref name=":0"/>


He was leader of the Nigerian delegation to African, Caribbean, Pacific & European Union Parliamentary Assembly (ACP-EU) and served as Vice-Chairman, Economic Committee ACP-EU, held in Prague, Czech Republic in April 2009.
He was leader of the Nigerian delegation to African, Caribbean, Pacific & European Union Parliamentary Assembly (ACP-EU) and served as Vice-Chairman, Economic Committee ACP-EU, held in Prague, Czech Republic in April 2009.<ref name=":1"/>


On 28 October 2014, Tambuwal [http://ynaija.com/aminu-tambuwal-finally-defects-apc/ formally defected] from the ruling PDP to the opposition APC and few days later his security details were withdrawn by the Inspector General of Police a move that was criticised by Nigerians as being barbaric and undemocratic.
On 28 October 2014, Tambuwal formally defected<ref>{{cite news|url=https://ynaija.com/aminu-tambuwal-finally-defects-apc/|title=Speaker, Aminu Tambuwal formally defects to APC|date=28 October 2014|access-date=20 September 2024}}</ref> from the ruling PDP to the opposition APC and few days later his security details were withdrawn by the Inspector General of Police a move that was criticised by Nigerians as being barbaric and undemocratic.<ref name="NoSec">{{cite news|url=https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/headlines/170360-nigeria-police-confirm-withdrawal-of-tambuwals-security-details.html|title=Nigeria Police confirm withdrawal of Tambuwal's security detail|date=30 October 2014|access-date=23 May 2023|work=Premium Times}}</ref>


The legal luminary, Mr Olisa Agabakogba (SAN) was of the opinion that the police authority goofed in withdrawing Tambuwal's aid as police are not meant to interpret and apply the law.
The legal luminary, Mr [[Olisa Agbakoba]] (SAN) was of the opinion that the police authority goofed in withdrawing Tambuwal's aid as police are not meant to interpret and apply the law.<ref name="NoSec"/>


On April 11, 2015, Tambuwal contested and won the Governorship election of Sokoto State. He was inaugurated on 29 May 2015.
On 11 April 2015, Tambuwal contested and won the Governorship election of Sokoto State. He was inaugurated on 29 May 2015.<ref name=":1"/>


On July 4, 2018, Tabuawal dissolved the entire State Executive Council.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://dailypost.ng/2018/07/04/breaking-sokoto-governor-tambuwal-dissolves-cabinet/|title=Sokoto Governor, Tambuwal dissolves Cabinet|last=Nseyen|first=Nsikak|date=2018-07-04|website=Daily Post Nigeria|language=en-US|access-date=2020-02-26}}</ref>
On 4 July 2018, Tabuawal dissolved the entire State Executive Council.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://dailypost.ng/2018/07/04/breaking-sokoto-governor-tambuwal-dissolves-cabinet/|title=Sokoto Governor, Tambuwal dissolves Cabinet|last=Nseyen|first=Nsikak|work=Daily Post|date=4 July 2018|access-date=26 February 2020}}</ref>
[[File:Secretary Meets With Religious Leaders in Sokoto, Nigeria (29176258455).jpg|thumb|U.S. Secretary of State [[John Kerry]] poses for a photo with Sultan [[Sa'adu Abubakar|Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar]], and Governor of Sokoto Aminu Waziri Tambuwai at the Sultan’s Palace in [[Sokoto State|Sokoto]], [[Nigeria]], on August 23, 2016, before the Secretary held meetings with religious leaders and delivered a speech about countering violent extremism.]]
On August 1, 2018, Tambuwal defected from the [[All Progressives Congress|All progressive's Congress]] back to the [[People's Democratic Party (Nigeria)|People's Democratic Party]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://punchng.com/breaking-sokoto-gov-tambuwal-leaves-apc-for-pdp/|title=ICYMI: Sokoto Gov Tambuwal leaves APC for PDP|last=Published|website=Punch Newspapers|language=en-US|access-date=2020-02-26}}</ref> The March 9, 2019, Sokoto State Gubernatorial election and March 22, 2019, Sokoto State supplementary election, Tambuwal was reelected as governor of sokoto state having polled 512,002 votes while his rival Mr. Aliyu of the All Progressive Congress Polled 511,660 votes.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/headlines/322058-its-official-tambuwal-wins-re-election-as-sokoto-state-governor.html|title=It's Official: Tambuwal wins re-election as Sokoto State Governor -|date=2019-03-24|language=en-GB|access-date=2020-02-26}}</ref>


[[File:Secretary Meets With Religious Leaders in Sokoto, Nigeria (29176258455).jpg|thumb|U.S. Secretary of State [[John Kerry]] poses for a photo with Sultan [[Sa'adu Abubakar|Muhammadu Sa'ad Abubakar]], and Governor of Sokoto Aminu Waziri Tambuwai at the Sultan's Palace in [[Sokoto State|Sokoto]], [[Nigeria]], on 23 August 2016, before the Secretary held meetings with religious leaders and delivered a speech about countering violent extremism.]]
In October 2018, Tambuwal declared that he was running for president and said he was forced to seek the highest position to "revive the dying economy". His declaration came hours after senate president, [[Bukola Saraki]] officially joined the race for the nomination of the main opposition's PDP.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://punchng.com/i-declared-for-president-to-revive-dying-economy-tambuwal/|title=I declared for President to revive dying economy –Tambuwal|last=Published|website=Punch Newspapers|language=en-US|access-date=2020-04-09}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://aljazirahnews.com/2019-tambuwal-declares-for-presidency-pledges-to-tackle-insecurity/|title=2019: Tambuwal Declares For Presidency, Pledges To Tackle Insecurity|date=2018-08-31|website=aljazirahnews|language=en-US|access-date=2020-04-09}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pulse.ng/news/politics/tambuwal-sokoto-governor-joins-presidential-race-hours-after-sarakis-declaration/leptv3m|title=Sokoto governor joins presidential race hours after Saraki's declaration|date=2018-08-30|website=Pulse Nigeria|language=en-US|access-date=2020-04-09}}</ref> Tambuwal was one of the long list of 12 candidates including four from his north western region that contested PDP presidential nomination.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.legit.ng/1190190-full-list-pdp-presidential-aspirants-profiles.html|title=Atiku, Kwankwaso and 11 other PDP 'heavyweights' set to slug it out with Buhari|last=Lawal|first=Nurudeen|date=2018-09-05|website=Legit.ng - Nigeria news.|language=en|access-date=2020-04-09}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thecable.ng/stand-12-pdp-aspirants-seeking-challenge-buhari-2019|title=How they stand: The 12 aspirants vying for PDP’s presidential ticket|date=2018-10-05|website=TheCable|language=en-US|access-date=2020-04-09}}</ref> Tambuwal was popular in the race and was among the top four candidates ([[Atiku Abubakar]], [[Rabiu Kwankwaso]] and [[Bukola Saraki]])<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2018/10/05/pdp-presidential-primary-atiku-saraki-tambuwal-kwankwaso-in-neck-to-neck-jostle-for-delegates/|title=PDP Presidential Primary: Atiku, Saraki, Tambuwal, Kwankwaso in Neck-to-Neck Jostle for Delegates|last=editor|date=2018-10-05|website=THISDAYLIVE|language=en-US|access-date=2020-04-09}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pulse.ng/pdp-primary-meet-the-5-major-aspirants-fighting-for-opposition-partys-presidential/pwlg9by|title=Meet the 5 major aspirants fighting for opposition party's presidential ticket|date=2018-10-05|website=Pulse Nigeria|language=en-US|access-date=2020-04-09}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/pidgin/tori-45763607|title=PDP top four wey fit gbab di Presidential ticket|date=2018-10-07|work=BBC News Pidgin|access-date=2020-04-09}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://tribuneonlineng.com/inside-the-camps-of-pdp-presidential-aspirants/|title=Inside the camps of PDP presidential aspirants » Politics » Tribune Online|date=2018-09-02|website=Tribune Online|language=en-GB|access-date=2020-04-09}}</ref> widely expected to win going by political permutations around his candidacy. A number of factors including his young age among the contestants, political experience, his untainted records from corruption indictment boosted his chances going into the primary. Analysts had predicted that should Tambuwal clinch PDP ticket he would be a formidable challenge to incumbent President [[Muhammadu Buhari|Muhammad Buhari]] a northern Muslim who was running for reelection.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.independent.ng/why-tambuwal-may-emerge-pdp-presidential-candidate-ogene/|title=Why Tambuwal May Emerge PDP Presidential Candidate – Ogene|last=|first=|date=|website=|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=}}</ref>
On 1 August 2018, Tambuwal defected from the [[All Progressives Congress]] back to the [[Peoples Democratic Party (Nigeria)|Peoples Democratic Party]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://punchng.com/breaking-sokoto-gov-tambuwal-leaves-apc-for-pdp/|last=Ayo-Aderele|first=Adesola|title=ICYMI: Sokoto Gov Tambuwal leaves APC for PDP|work=[[The Punch]]|date=1 August 2018|access-date=20 September 2024}}</ref> The March 9 [[2019 Sokoto State gubernatorial election]] and 22 March 2019, Sokoto State supplementary election, Tambuwal was reelected as governor of sokoto state having polled 512,002 votes while his rival Mr. Aliyu of the All Progressive Congress Polled 511,660 votes.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/headlines/322058-its-official-tambuwal-wins-re-election-as-sokoto-state-governor.html|last=Adebayo|first=Taiwo-Hassan|title=It's Official: Tambuwal wins re-election as Sokoto State Governor|work=[[Premium Times]]|date=24 March 2019|access-date=20 September 2024}}</ref>


In October 2018, Tambuwal declared that he was running for president and said he was forced to seek the highest position to "revive the dying economy". His declaration came hours after senate president, [[Bukola Saraki]] officially joined the race for the nomination of the main opposition's PDP.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://punchng.com/i-declared-for-president-to-revive-dying-economy-tambuwal/|title=I declared for President to revive dying economy – Tambuwal|last=Ojoye|first=Taiwo|work=The Punch|date=3 October 2018|access-date=20 September 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://aljazirahnews.com/2019-tambuwal-declares-for-presidency-pledges-to-tackle-insecurity/|title=2019: Tambuwal Declares For Presidency, Pledges To Tackle Insecurity|date=31 August 2018|work=[[Al Jazirah (newspaper)|Al Jazirah]]|access-date=9 April 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.pulse.ng/news/politics/tambuwal-sokoto-governor-joins-presidential-race-hours-after-sarakis-declaration/leptv3m|title=Sokoto governor joins presidential race hours after Saraki's declaration|date=30 August 2018|work=Pulse|access-date=9 April 2020}}</ref> Tambuwal was one of the long list of 12 candidates including four from his north western region that contested PDP presidential nomination.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.legit.ng/1190190-full-list-pdp-presidential-aspirants-profiles.html|title=Atiku, Kwankwaso and 11 other PDP 'heavyweights' set to slug it out with Buhari|last=Lawal|first=Nurudeen|date=5 September 2018|website=[[Legit.ng]]|access-date=9 April 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thecable.ng/stand-12-pdp-aspirants-seeking-challenge-buhari-2019|title=How they stand: The 12 aspirants vying for PDP's presidential ticket|date=5 October 2018|website=TheCable|access-date=9 April 2020}}</ref> Tambuwal was popular in the race and was among the top four candidates ([[Atiku Abubakar]], [[Rabiu Kwankwaso]] and [[Bukola Saraki]])<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2018/10/05/pdp-presidential-primary-atiku-saraki-tambuwal-kwankwaso-in-neck-to-neck-jostle-for-delegates/|last=Akinwale|first=Adedayo|title=PDP Presidential Primary: Atiku, Saraki, Tambuwal, Kwankwaso in Neck-to-Neck Jostle for Delegates|date=5 October 2018|work=[[This Day]]|access-date=20 September 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.pulse.ng/pdp-primary-meet-the-5-major-aspirants-fighting-for-opposition-partys-presidential/pwlg9by|title=Meet the 5 major aspirants fighting for opposition party's presidential ticket|date=5 October 2018|work=Pulse|access-date=9 April 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/pidgin/tori-45763607|title=PDP top four wey fit gbab di Presidential ticket|date=7 October 2018|work=[[BBC News Pidgin]]|access-date=9 April 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://tribuneonlineng.com/inside-the-camps-of-pdp-presidential-aspirants/|title=Inside the camps of PDP presidential aspirants|date=2 September 2018|work=[[Nigerian Tribune]]|access-date=9 April 2020}}</ref> widely expected to win going by political permutations around his candidacy. A number of factors including his young age among the contestants, political experience, his untainted records from corruption indictment boosted his chances going into the primary. Analysts had predicted that should Tambuwal clinch PDP ticket he would be a formidable challenge to incumbent President [[Muhammadu Buhari|Muhammad Buhari]] a northern Muslim who was running for reelection.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://independent.ng/why-tambuwal-may-emerge-pdp-presidential-candidate-ogene/|title=Why Tambuwal May Emerge PDP Presidential Candidate – Ogene|date=5 October 2018|work=[[Independent Nigeria|Daily Independent]]|access-date=20 September 2024}}</ref>
Governor [[Nyesom Wike]] of [[Rivers State]] was Tambuwal's main backer for the PDP nomination.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://theportcitynews.com/2018/10/01/breaking-wike-rivers-state-delegates-endorse-tambuwal/|title=Breaking: Wike, Rivers State delegates endorse Tambuwal for PDP presidential ticket|last=Editor|date=2018-10-01|website=The Port City News|language=en-US|access-date=2020-04-09}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.icirnigeria.org/wike-i-supported-tambuwal-openly-but-ill-now-work-for-atikus-victory/|title=Wike: I supported Tambuwal openly but I'll now work for Atiku's victory|date=2018-10-09|website=The ICIR|language=en-US|access-date=2020-04-09}}</ref> There were reports that Governor Wike's support for Tambuwal was for his ambition to be vice presidential candidate to Tambuwal should he win PDP nomination.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://thesourceng.com/pdp-convention-royal-rumble-wike-wins-round-one-tambuwal-in-hot-contention-for-presidency/|title=PDP Convention Royal Rumble: Wike Wins Round one, Tambuwal In Hot Contention for Presidency|last=Mbah|first=Uche|date=2018-10-01|website=The Source Magazine|language=en-US|access-date=2020-04-09}}</ref> However, there were complaints by other aspirants that Wike was planning to manipulate the results of the primary to favour his candidate Tambuwal. Their fears stem from the fact that Wike had overwhelming influence over the National Executive Committee (NEC) of the party having single-handedly installed its Chairman, [[Uche Secondus]]. Other factors that heightened the fear of manipulation of the primary was that Wike was the biggest financier of the party and primary would be conducted in his state where he has so much power.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/headlines/288504-analysis-political-implication-of-hosting-pdp-national-convention-in-port-harcourt.html|title=Political implication of hosting PDP national convention in Port Harcourt|last=Ukpong|first=Cletus|date=2018-10-05|language=en-GB|access-date=2020-04-09}}</ref> Some presidential aspirants asked the National Working Committee of the party to move the convention from Port Harcourt to a neutral location where Wike would not have so much much influence. But Wike fired back threatening to polarize the party should the convention venue be moved out of Rivers State.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.independent.ng/wike-threatens-pdp-if-party-convention-is-moved-from-port-harcourt/|title=Wike Threatens PDP If Party Convention Is Moved From Port Harcourt|last=|first=|date=|website=|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://punchng.com/convention-pdp-leaders-fight-over-venue/|title=Convention: PDP leaders fight over venue|last=Published|website=Punch Newspapers|language=en-US|access-date=2020-04-09}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.dailytrust.com.ng/2019-convention-venue-tears-pdp-organs-apart.html|title=2019: Convention venue tears PDP organs apart|last=Terzungwe|first=Saawua|date=2018-09-25|website=Daily Trust|language=en-GB|access-date=2020-04-09}}</ref> Tambuwal placed second position with 693 delegate votes behind Atiku Abubakar who won with 1,532 votes in the primary conducted in the city of [[Port Harcourt]] on 6 October 2018. Bukola Saraki scored 317 and Rabiu Kwankwaso 158 votes.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://punchng.com/breaking-atiku-wins-pdp-presidential-primary/|title=Atiku emerges PDP presidential candidate|last=Published|website=Punch Newspapers|language=en-US|access-date=2020-04-09}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pulse.ng/2019-election-atiku-abubakar-wins-pdp-presidential-primary-to-face-buhari/q0dh2yl|title=Atiku Abubakar wins PDP presidential primary, to face Buhari|date=2018-10-07|website=Pulse Nigeria|language=en-US|access-date=2020-04-09}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.legit.ng/1196727-breaking-atiku-wins-pdp-primary-election.html|title=Atiku to face Buhari in 2019 as former VP wins PDP presidential primary|last=Yusuf|first=Omotayo|date=2018-10-07|website=Legit.ng - Nigeria news.|language=en|access-date=2020-04-09}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.legit.ng/1196727-breaking-atiku-wins-pdp-primary-election.html|title=Atiku to face Buhari in 2019 as former VP wins PDP presidential primary|last=Yusuf|first=Omotayo|date=2018-10-07|website=Legit.ng - Nigeria news.|language=en|access-date=2020-04-09}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://guardian.ng/politics/atiku-abubakar/|title=Atiku Abubakar wins PDP presidential primaries|website=guardian.ng|language=en-US|access-date=2020-04-09}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thecable.ng/breaking-atiku-wins-pdp-presidential-primary|title=Atiku picks PDP presidential ticket in 'one-horse' race|date=2018-10-07|website=TheCable|language=en-US|access-date=2020-04-09}}</ref>

Governor [[Nyesom Wike]] of [[Rivers State]] was Tambuwal's main backer for the PDP nomination.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://theportcitynews.com/2018/10/01/breaking-wike-rivers-state-delegates-endorse-tambuwal/|title=Breaking: Wike, Rivers State delegates endorse Tambuwal for PDP presidential ticket|date=1 October 2018|agency=The Port City News|access-date=9 April 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.icirnigeria.org/wike-i-supported-tambuwal-openly-but-ill-now-work-for-atikus-victory/|title=Wike: I supported Tambuwal openly but I'll now work for Atiku's victory|date=9 October 2018|website=The ICIR|access-date=9 April 2020}}</ref> There were reports that Governor Wike's support for Tambuwal was for his ambition to be vice presidential candidate to Tambuwal should he win PDP nomination.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://thesourceng.com/pdp-convention-royal-rumble-wike-wins-round-one-tambuwal-in-hot-contention-for-presidency/|title=PDP Convention Royal Rumble: Wike Wins Round one, Tambuwal In Hot Contention for Presidency|last=Mbah|first=Uche|date=1 October 2018|magazine=The Source}}</ref> However, there were complaints by other aspirants that Wike was planning to manipulate the results of the primary to favour his candidate Tambuwal. Their fears stem from the fact that Wike had overwhelming influence over the National Executive Committee (NEC) of the party having single-handedly installed its Chairman, [[Uche Secondus]]. Other factors that heightened the fear of manipulation of the primary was that Wike was the biggest financier of the party and primary would be conducted in his state where he has so much power.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/headlines/288504-analysis-political-implication-of-hosting-pdp-national-convention-in-port-harcourt.html|title=Political implication of hosting PDP national convention in Port Harcourt|last=Ukpong|first=Cletus|work=Premium Times|date=5 October 2018|access-date=9 April 2020}}</ref> Some presidential aspirants asked the National Working Committee of the party to move the convention from Port Harcourt to a neutral location where Wike would not have so much much influence. But Wike fired back threatening to polarize the party should the convention venue be moved out of Rivers State.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.independent.ng/wike-threatens-pdp-if-party-convention-is-moved-from-port-harcourt/|title=Wike Threatens PDP If Party Convention Is Moved From Port Harcourt|last=Abia|first=Daniel|date=27 September 2018|work=Daily Independent|access-date=20 September 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://punchng.com/convention-pdp-leaders-fight-over-venue/|title=Convention: PDP leaders fight over venue|work=The Punch|date=25 September 2018|access-date=9 April 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.dailytrust.com.ng/2019-convention-venue-tears-pdp-organs-apart.html|title=2019: Convention venue tears PDP organs apart|last=Terzungwe|first=Saawua|work=Daily Trust|access-date=9 April 2020|date=25 September 2018}}</ref> Tambuwal placed second position with 693 delegate votes behind Atiku Abubakar who won with 1,532 votes in the primary conducted in the city of [[Port Harcourt]] on 6 October 2018. Bukola Saraki scored 317 and Rabiu Kwankwaso 158 votes.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://punchng.com/breaking-atiku-wins-pdp-presidential-primary/|title=Atiku emerges PDP presidential candidate|work=The Punch|date=7 October 2018|access-date=9 April 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.pulse.ng/2019-election-atiku-abubakar-wins-pdp-presidential-primary-to-face-buhari/q0dh2yl|title=Atiku Abubakar wins PDP presidential primary, to face Buhari|date=7 October 2018|work=Pulse|access-date=9 April 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.legit.ng/1196727-breaking-atiku-wins-pdp-primary-election.html|title=Atiku to face Buhari in 2019 as former VP wins PDP presidential primary|last=Yusuf|first=Omotayo|date=7 October 2018|website=Legit.ng|access-date=9 April 2020|archive-date=21 December 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191221134253/https://www.legit.ng/1196727-breaking-atiku-wins-pdp-primary-election.html|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://guardian.ng/politics/atiku-abubakar/|title=Atiku Abubakar wins PDP presidential primaries|work=[[The Guardian (Nigeria)|The Guardian]]|date=7 October 2018|access-date=9 April 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thecable.ng/breaking-atiku-wins-pdp-presidential-primary|title=Atiku picks PDP presidential ticket in 'one-horse' race|date=7 October 2018|website=TheCable|access-date=9 April 2020}}</ref>

Tambuwal was named the chairman, Senate committee on housing of the 10th senate on 8 August 2023.<ref>{{cite news|last=Aborisade|first=Sunday|title=Lawan, Yari, Tambuwal, Oshiomhole, Sani Musa, Others Emerge Senate Committee Chairmen|url=https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2023/08/08/lawan-yari-tambuwal-oshiomhole-sani-musa-others-emerge-senate-committee-chairmen|date=8 August 2023|access-date=20 September 2024|work=This Day}}</ref>


==Professional affiliations==
==Professional affiliations==
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*Member, International Bar Association
*Member, International Bar Association
*Member, American Bar Association
*Member, American Bar Association

==See also==
*[[List of Governors of Sokoto State]]
*[[Speaker of the House of Representatives of Nigeria]]


==References==
==References==
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Rt. Hon.
Aminu Tambuwal
Senator for Sokoto South
Incumbent
Assumed office
13 June 2023
Preceded byIbrahim Abdullahi Danbaba
Governor of Sokoto State
In office
29 May 2015 – 29 May 2023
DeputyAhmad Aliyu
(2015–2018)
Manir Dan Iya
(2018–2023)
Preceded byAliyu Magatakarda Wamakko
Succeeded byAhmad Aliyu
12th Speaker of the House of Representatives of Nigeria
In office
6 June 2011 – 29 May 2015
DeputyChukwuemeka Ihedioha
Preceded byDimeji Bankole
Succeeded byYakubu Dogara
House Deputy Chief Whip
In office
5 June 2007 – 6 June 2011
Member of the
House of Representatives of Nigeria
from Sokoto
In office
3 June 2003 – 29 May 2015
Preceded byHon. Sanyinna Aliyu Umar
Succeeded byHon. Abdussamad Dasuki
ConstituencyTambuwal/Kebbe
Personal details
Born (1966-01-10) 10 January 1966 (age 58)
Tambuwal, Northern Region, Nigeria (now in Sokoto State)
Political partyPeoples Democratic Party
Spouse(s)Mariya Aminu Waziri
Maryam Mairo Mustapha
Children6
ResidenceSokoto
EducationUsman Danfodio University (LL.B.)
Occupation
  • Politician
  • lawyer

Aminu Waziri Tambuwal (born 10 January 1966) is a Nigerian lawyer and politician who has served as Senator for Sokoto South since 2023. He served as the governor of Sokoto State from 2015 to 2023.[1][2][3] He is a member of the Peoples Democratic Party, and served as the 12th Speaker of the House of Representatives of Nigeria from 2011 to 2015.[4]

Tambuwal represented the Tambuwal/Kebbe Federal Constituency of Sokoto State as an honorable member in the House of Representatives from 2003 to 2015.[5]

Early life and education

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Aminu Waziri Tambuwal was born on 10 January 1966, in Tambuwal Village in Sokoto State, to Fatima and Waziri Tambuwal.[6]

He attended Tambuwal Primary School, Tambuwal, Sokoto State, where he obtained his First School Leaving Certificate in 1979; and Government Teachers' College, Dogon-Daji, where he obtained the Teachers Grade II Certificate in 1984.[7]

He then proceeded to Usman Dan Fodio University, Sokoto, where he studied Law, graduating with an LLB (Hons) degree in 1991. He completed his one-year compulsory legal studies at the Nigerian Law School, Lagos, obtained his BL and was called to the Bar in 1992.[8]

Besides studying for his law degree, he attended several courses abroad, among which are: Telecoms Regulatory Master Class–Bath UK, 2004; Lawmaking for the Communications Sectors –BMIT, Johannesburg, South Africa, 2004; Regulating a Competitive Industry-UK, Brussels, 2005; Tulane University – International Legislative Drafting, 2005; Stanford Graduate School of Business – Influence and Negotiation, 2008 and KSG Harvard – Infrastructure in Market Economy.[9]

Political career

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Tambuwal started learning the legislative ropes from 1999 to 2000, while working as Personal Assistant on Legislative Affairs to Senator Abdullahi Wali, the then Senate Leader.[10]

In 2003, he contested for a legislative seat as representative of the Kebbe/Tambuwal Federal Constituency and was elected into the House of Representatives on the platform of the All Nigeria Peoples Party (ANPP).[11]

Few months to the 2007 general elections, he defected to the Democratic Peoples Party (DPP), alongside the former governor of Sokoto State, Attahiru Bafarawa. But when the DPP denied return tickets to former ANPP legislators, Tambuwal swung back to the ANPP, where he eventually succeeded in picking up a ticket for the election.[11]

But then again, when the ANPP governorship candidate for Sokoto State in the 2007 election, Alhaji Aliyu Wamakko dumped the party for the PDP, Tambuwal also followed suit.[12]

Tambuwal held several offices in the House. In 2005, he became the Minority Leader of the House until he defected to the PDP. Upon his re-election to the House in 2007, he was also elected the Deputy Chief Whip.[13]

At various times, Tambuwal was a member of several committees including the House Committees on Rules & Business, Communications, Judiciary, Inter-Parliamentary and Water Resources. He was also a member of the House ad hoc Committee on Constitution Review, after his fav child was born Ibrahim Waziri who was the lucky charm behind his victory.[13]

He was chairman of the ad hoc committee that reviewed the report of the controversial power probe committee headed by Ndudi Elumelu; Chairman, House Sub-Committee on the Bill for an Act to Amend the Land Use Act, and acting Chairman, House Committee on Power.[1]

He was leader of the Nigerian delegation to African, Caribbean, Pacific & European Union Parliamentary Assembly (ACP-EU) and served as Vice-Chairman, Economic Committee ACP-EU, held in Prague, Czech Republic in April 2009.[10]

On 28 October 2014, Tambuwal formally defected[14] from the ruling PDP to the opposition APC and few days later his security details were withdrawn by the Inspector General of Police a move that was criticised by Nigerians as being barbaric and undemocratic.[15]

The legal luminary, Mr Olisa Agbakoba (SAN) was of the opinion that the police authority goofed in withdrawing Tambuwal's aid as police are not meant to interpret and apply the law.[15]

On 11 April 2015, Tambuwal contested and won the Governorship election of Sokoto State. He was inaugurated on 29 May 2015.[10]

On 4 July 2018, Tabuawal dissolved the entire State Executive Council.[16]

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry poses for a photo with Sultan Muhammadu Sa'ad Abubakar, and Governor of Sokoto Aminu Waziri Tambuwai at the Sultan's Palace in Sokoto, Nigeria, on 23 August 2016, before the Secretary held meetings with religious leaders and delivered a speech about countering violent extremism.

On 1 August 2018, Tambuwal defected from the All Progressives Congress back to the Peoples Democratic Party.[17] The March 9 2019 Sokoto State gubernatorial election and 22 March 2019, Sokoto State supplementary election, Tambuwal was reelected as governor of sokoto state having polled 512,002 votes while his rival Mr. Aliyu of the All Progressive Congress Polled 511,660 votes.[18]

In October 2018, Tambuwal declared that he was running for president and said he was forced to seek the highest position to "revive the dying economy". His declaration came hours after senate president, Bukola Saraki officially joined the race for the nomination of the main opposition's PDP.[19][20][21] Tambuwal was one of the long list of 12 candidates including four from his north western region that contested PDP presidential nomination.[22][23] Tambuwal was popular in the race and was among the top four candidates (Atiku Abubakar, Rabiu Kwankwaso and Bukola Saraki)[24][25][26][27] widely expected to win going by political permutations around his candidacy. A number of factors including his young age among the contestants, political experience, his untainted records from corruption indictment boosted his chances going into the primary. Analysts had predicted that should Tambuwal clinch PDP ticket he would be a formidable challenge to incumbent President Muhammad Buhari a northern Muslim who was running for reelection.[28]

Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State was Tambuwal's main backer for the PDP nomination.[29][30] There were reports that Governor Wike's support for Tambuwal was for his ambition to be vice presidential candidate to Tambuwal should he win PDP nomination.[31] However, there were complaints by other aspirants that Wike was planning to manipulate the results of the primary to favour his candidate Tambuwal. Their fears stem from the fact that Wike had overwhelming influence over the National Executive Committee (NEC) of the party having single-handedly installed its Chairman, Uche Secondus. Other factors that heightened the fear of manipulation of the primary was that Wike was the biggest financier of the party and primary would be conducted in his state where he has so much power.[32] Some presidential aspirants asked the National Working Committee of the party to move the convention from Port Harcourt to a neutral location where Wike would not have so much much influence. But Wike fired back threatening to polarize the party should the convention venue be moved out of Rivers State.[33][34][35] Tambuwal placed second position with 693 delegate votes behind Atiku Abubakar who won with 1,532 votes in the primary conducted in the city of Port Harcourt on 6 October 2018. Bukola Saraki scored 317 and Rabiu Kwankwaso 158 votes.[36][37][38][39][40]

Tambuwal was named the chairman, Senate committee on housing of the 10th senate on 8 August 2023.[41]

Professional affiliations

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Among his professional affiliations, Tambuwal has been a very active member of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), over the years.

  • Member, The Nigerian Bar Association
  • Public Relations Officer, The Nigerian Bar Association (1996-1997)
  • Member, Constitution Review Committee of the Nigerian Bar Association (1997-1998)
  • Sokoto Branch Secretary, Nigerian Bar Association (1997-1998)
  • Assistant National Financial Secretary of the Nigerian Bar Association (1998-2000)
  • First Assistant National Secretary of Nigerian Bar Association (2000-2002)
  • Member, Body of Benchers Nigeria
  • Member, International Bar Association
  • Member, American Bar Association

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