Tambuwal Withdraws from Senate Race, Endorses Former Commissioner

Former Sokoto State Governor Aminu Tambuwal has withdrawn from the 2027 Sokoto South senatorial race and passed the African Democratic Congress (ADC) ticket to former Commissioner for Finance Faruk Malami‑Yabo.

Tambuwal, who has long been regarded as the ADC’s leading figure in Sokoto, stepped aside after consultations and internal disagreements over candidate selection ahead of the 2027 general elections, according to Punch.

Lamir Aminu, the ADC’s Sokoto State publicity secretary, said the former governor gave up his ambition to maintain peace and stability within the party.

“Senator Tambuwal decided to relinquish the ticket to promote harmony and strengthen internal democracy in the party,” Aminu said. “The ADC leadership in Sokoto is committed to giving younger politicians the opportunity to contest positions. The move by our leader is a reflection of our party’s ideology of grooming young and vibrant leaders.”

He added that most of the party’s nominations for Sokoto seats in the House of Representatives had also been handed to younger candidates as part of efforts to promote youth participation in politics.

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