Former Aminu Waziri Tambuwal has withdrawn from the 2027 Sokoto South Senatorial Election and endorsed former Commissioner for Finance, Faruk Malami-Yabo, as the African Democratic Congress candidate for the seat.
The development was confirmed by the party’s Sokoto State Publicity Secretary, Lamir Aminu, who said Tambuwal stepped down following consultations aimed at preserving unity and internal stability within the party ahead of the 2027 general elections.
According to the party, the move reflects its commitment to promoting younger political leaders and strengthening internal democracy. The ADC said several of its House of Representatives tickets in Sokoto State have also been allocated to younger candidates.
The withdrawal comes amid ongoing political realignments in the state as parties position themselves for the 2027 polls.
In a related development, ADC chieftain Faruku Umar Fada has emerged as the party’s candidate for the Sokoto North/Sokoto South Federal Constituency.
Following his emergence, Fada pledged to run an inclusive campaign focused on youth empowerment, education and effective representation.
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