Former Sokoto State governor and serving senator, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, has withdrawn from the 2027 Sokoto South Senatorial race and endorsed former Commissioner for Finance, and Nigeria’s Ambassador for Sudan, Faruk Malami-Yabo. the African Democratic Congress (ADC) ticket.
The development followed a series of consultations within the party amid disagreements over candidate selection ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Confirming the move, the State Publicity Secretary of the ADC, Lamir Aminu, said Tambuwal stepped aside in the interest of unity, peace, and internal democracy within the party. According to him, the decision was aimed at promoting harmony and strengthening the ADC’s structure in the state.
Tambuwal, who is regarded as a major political force in the state politics and a leader of the ADC, was also said to have supported the move as part of efforts to create opportunities for younger politicians to emerge within the party.
The latest development comes amid growing political realignments in Sokoto State as parties intensify preparations for the February 20, 2027 general elections.
In a related development, ADC chieftain Faruku Umar Fada emerged as the party’s candidate for the Sokoto North/Sokoto South Federal Constituency.
