Former Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Tambuwal, has explained that he withdrew from the 2027 Sokoto South Senatorial race to promote unity within the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and create room for younger politicians.
Tambuwal, who is regarded as the ADC leader in Sokoto State, relinquished the party’s senatorial ticket to a former Commissioner for Finance, Faruk Malami-Yabo.
Speaking on Friday at a strategic stakeholders’ meeting, Tambuwal described Malami-Yabo as “a committed, capable, and visionary leader.”
He said, “The time has come for experienced leaders to deliberately create room for emerging voices and fresh ideas in the nation’s political space.
“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.”
Malami-Yabo Hails Endorsement
Responding, Malami-Yabo thanked Tambuwal for the endorsement, describing him as “a political mentor, bridge-builder, and symbol of selfless leadership.”
He pledged to uphold inclusiveness, accountability and people-oriented governance.
Confirming the development to Punch on Friday, the Sokoto State Publicity Secretary of the ADC, Lamir Aminu, said Tambuwal sacrificed his ambition in the interest of peace and stability.
“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,” he said.
Aminu added that most ADC House of Representatives tickets in the state had also been handed to young candidates.