Ahead of the 2027 general elections, Senator representing Sokoto South, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, has stepped down from contesting his seat in the 2027 elections.

In his place, Ambassador Faruk Malami Yabo has been nominated as the senatorial candidate for Sokoto South on the platform of the African Democratic Congress (ADC).

Tambuwal, a former Speaker of the House of Representatives, withdrew from the 2027 senatorial race to pave the way for Yabo.

The lawmaker said the decision was both sacrificial and strategic.

Confirming the development on Friday, the Sokoto State Publicity Secretary of the ADC, Lamir Aminu, said Tambuwal sacrificed his ambition in the interest of peace and stability within the party.

“Senator 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 allowing younger politicians to contest positions. The move by our leader is a reflection of our party’s ideology of grooming young and vibrant leaders.”

Aminu added that most of the party’s House of Representatives tickets in the state had also been given to younger candidates.

The former Commissioner of Finance, Faruk Malami Yabo, will now fly the flag of the ADC in Sokoto South in the 2027 general elections.