Former Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, has stepped down from the race for the Sokoto South Senatorial seat ahead of the 2027 general elections, paving the way for former Commissioner for Finance, Faruk Malami-Yabo, to emerge as the candidate of the African Democratic Congress in the district.
Tambuwal, who is regarded as a key figure in the party in Sokoto State, was said to have withdrawn from the contest following consultations aimed at maintaining unity within the party amid disagreements over candidate selection.
Confirming the development in a telephone interview on Friday, the Publicity Secretary of the ADC in Sokoto State, Lamir Aminu, said the former governor sacrificed his ambition to sustain peace and internal stability within the party.
“Senator Tambuwal decided to relinquish the ticket to promote harmony and strengthen internal democracy in the party,” Aminu said.
He added that the party was focused on creating opportunities for younger politicians to participate in governance.
“The ADC leadership in Sokoto is committed to giving younger politicians the opportunity to contest positions. The move by our leader reflects our party’s ideology of grooming young and vibrant leaders,” he said.
Aminu further disclosed that several House of Representatives tickets in the state had also been allocated to younger aspirants as part of the party’s broader strategy ahead of the elections.
The development comes amid ongoing political realignments in Sokoto State as parties intensify preparations for the 2027 general elections scheduled for February 20, 2027.
Meanwhile, ADC chieftain, Faruku Umar Fada, has emerged as the party’s candidate for the Sokoto North/Sokoto South Federal Constituency.
Speaking after securing the ticket, Fada expressed appreciation to party leaders and supporters for their confidence in him, pledging to pursue an inclusive campaign centred on youth empowerment, education, and effective representation.
“My focus would be on effective representation, youth empowerment, education, and addressing challenges affecting constituents in Sokoto North and Sokoto South,” he said.
“I am sure with the total support of every stakeholder in this party, we will get there,” he added.
