Former Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Tambuwal, has pulled out of the 2027 Sokoto South Senatorial contest and transferred the African Democratic Congress (ADC) ticket to former Commissioner for Finance, Faruk Malami-Yabo.
Tambuwal, widely seen as the leader of the ADC in Sokoto State, reportedly stepped down after consultations and internal disputes surrounding candidate selection ahead of the 2027 general elections, according to reports.
The Sokoto State Publicity Secretary of the ADC, Lamir Aminu, said the former governor abandoned his ambition to sustain peace and stability within the party.
“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,” Aminu reportedly said.
He further stated that the majority of the party’s tickets for House of Representatives seats in Sokoto had also been allocated to younger aspirants as part of efforts to encourage youth involvement in politics.
