Former Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, has withdrawn from the 2027 Sokoto South Senatorial race and handed over the African Democratic Congress (ADC) ticket to former Commissioner for Finance, Faruk Malami-Yabo.
Tambuwal, who is widely regarded as the leader of the African Democratic Congress in Sokoto State, reportedly stepped aside following consultations within the party aimed at preserving unity ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Confirming the development in a telephone interview on Friday, the Sokoto State Publicity Secretary of the ADC, Lamir Aminu, said the former governor sacrificed his ambition in the interest of peace and internal stability within the party.
He said, “Senator Tambuwal decided to relinquish the ticket to promote harmony and strengthen internal democracy in the party.
“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.”
According to him, most of the party’s House of Representatives tickets in the state have also been handed to younger candidates as part of efforts to encourage youth participation in politics.
The development comes amid growing political realignments within the ADC in Sokoto State ahead of the 2027 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.
His emergence was announced on Friday amid heightened political activities across the state.
Party supporters described Fada as a grassroots politician with strong support across the constituency.
Speaking after securing the ticket, Fada expressed gratitude to party leaders and supporters for the confidence reposed in him, while pledging to run an inclusive campaign centred on youth empowerment, education, and quality representation.
He said, “My focus would be on effective representation, youth empowerment, education, and addressing challenges affecting constituents in Sokoto North and Sokoto South.
“I am sure with the total support of every stakeholder in this party, we will get there.”
