ENUGU, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- Former Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Tambuwal, has withdrawn from the 2027 Sokoto South Senatorial race under the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and endorsed former Commissioner for Finance, Faruk Malami-Yabo, as the party’s candidate.
Tambuwal, who is regarded as a key leader of the ADC in Sokoto State, reportedly stepped down after consultations and internal disagreements over the selection of candidates ahead of the 2027 general elections.
According to the party’s Sokoto State Publicity Secretary, Lamir Aminu, the decision was taken in the interest of peace, unity and internal democracy within the party.
“Senator Tambuwal decided to relinquish the ticket to promote harmony and strengthen internal democracy in the party,” Aminu was quoted as saying.
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He added that the party leadership in the state remains committed to encouraging younger politicians to take up elective positions as part of its renewal agenda.
“The ADC leadership in Sokoto is committed to giving younger politicians the opportunity to contest positions,” he said.
Aminu further noted that Tambuwal’s decision reflects the party’s broader ideology of mentorship and political inclusion.
“The move by our leader is a reflection of our party’s ideology of grooming young and vibrant leaders,” he added.
He also disclosed that several House of Representatives tickets in the state had been allocated to younger aspirants, in line with the party’s drive to promote youth participation in politics ahead of the 2027 elections.