- Tambuwal withdrew from the Sokoto South senatorial race.
- He said the decision was to promote unity and youth inclusion.
- ADC handed the ticket to former commissioner Faruk Malami-Yabo.
Former Sokoto State governor, Aminu Tambuwal, has explained that his decision to withdraw from the 2027 Sokoto South Senatorial race was aimed at promoting unity within the African Democratic Congress and creating opportunities for younger politicians.
Tambuwal, who is regarded as the ADC leader in Sokoto State, stepped down from the senatorial contest and handed the party’s ticket to former Commissioner for Finance, Faruk Malami-Yabo.
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EKO HOT BLOG reports that speaking on Friday during a strategic stakeholders’ meeting, the former governor described Malami-Yabo as a capable and visionary leader who possesses the qualities needed to unite the people and advance development in the state.
“The time has come for experienced leaders to deliberately create room for emerging voices and fresh ideas in the nation’s political space,” Tambuwal said.
“Leadership is not about personal ambition alone; it is about continuity, service, and preparing others to carry the torch.”
“I have absolute confidence in Faruk Malami-Yabo’s ability to provide purposeful leadership and unite our people for greater progress,” he added.
Reacting to the endorsement, Malami-Yabo expressed appreciation to Tambuwal, describing him as a political mentor and symbol of selfless leadership.
He pledged to promote inclusiveness, accountability and people-oriented governance if elected.
Confirming the development, the Sokoto State Publicity Secretary of the ADC, Lamir Aminu, said Tambuwal sacrificed his personal ambition in the interest of peace, stability and internal democracy within the party.
“Tambuwal decided to relinquish the ticket to promote harmony and strengthen internal democracy in the party,” Aminu said.
“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 further disclosed that most of the party’s House of Representatives tickets in Sokoto State had also been handed to younger candidates as part of efforts to encourage youth participation in politics.
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