Tambuwal withdraws from Sokoto Senate race for ex-commissioner

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May 15, 2026 Updated May 22, 2026 2 min read 0 views 0 shares

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Former Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, has withdrawn from the 2027 Sokoto South Senatorial race and handed the ticket of the African Democratic Congress to former Com Former Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, has withdrawn from the 2027 Sokoto South Senatorial race and handed the ticket of the African Democratic Congress to former Commissioner for Finance, Faruk Malami-Yabo.

Tambuwal, regarded as the leader of the ADC in Sokoto State, was showed to have stepped down to preserve unity within the party following consultations and disagreements over candidate selection ahead of the 2027 general elections.Confirming the development in a telephone interview with on Friday, the Sokoto State Publicity Secretary of the ADC, Lamir Aminu, indicated Tambuwal sacrificed his ambition in the interest of peace and stability within the party.

He showed, “Senator Tambuwal decided to relinquish the ticket to promote harmony and strengthen internal democracy in the party.

Former Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, has withdrawn from the 2027 Sokoto South Senatorial race and handed the ticket of the African Democratic Congress to former Commissioner for Finance, Faruk Malami-Yabo. Tambuwal, regarded as the leader of the ADC in Sokoto State, was showed to have stepped down to preserve unity within the party following consultations and disagreements over candidate selection ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Confirming the development in a telephone interview with on Friday, the Sokoto State Publicity Secretary of the ADC, Lamir Aminu, indicated Tambuwal sacrificed his ambition in the interest of peace and stability within the party. He showed, “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. ” most of the party’s House of Representatives tickets in the state had also been given to younger candidates. The development comes amid ongoing 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.

On Friday morning amid growing political activities ahead of the polls. Party supporters described him as a grassroots politician with strong support across the constituency. Speaking after securing the ticket, Fada thanked party leaders and supporters for the confidence reposed in him and pledged to run an inclusive campaign focused on youth empowerment, education and effective representation.

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