Former Sokoto State Gov Tambuwal Withdraws From Senate Race

By Suleiman Anyalewechi

Former Governor of Sokoto State, and Senator representing Sokoto West  District at the National Assembly, Aminu  Tambuwal, has withdrawn his ambition to return to his  Senate seat in 2027.

Similarly , Ibrahim Lamido ,the Senator representing Sokoto East ,also announced his withdrawal from the race to return to the National Assembly.

Although details of the reasons for their withdrawal were not made known as at the time of reporting, a party source disclosed that their ir followed a reconciliation agreement reached by stakeholders of the party.

Specifically, Tambuwal ,a former Speaker of the House of Representatives was said to have made way for Faruk Malami Yabo ,a former Commissioner who served in his cabinet.

But party stakeholders are yet to decide who will take the place of Senator Lamido

While confirming the development, Lamir Ameen, spokesperson for the Sokoto State chapter of the ADC, explained that the party, as a matter of policy has decided to give younger politicians the chance to express themselves.

He emphasized that in line with the new thinking, most of the ADC House of Representative aspirants are young political actors.

He expressed the optimism that the move will encourage inclusiveness, as well as encourage youth participation in political activities.

The source reports that Senator Tambuwal has served as the Speaker of the House of Representatives, served as two-term Governor of Sokoto State, and presently a serving Senator.