Aminu Tambuwal, the senator representing Sokoto South, has clarified his decision to withdraw from the 2027 senatorial contest, stating it was not prompted by internal discord within the African Democratic Congress (ADC). In an interview on Channels Television’s ‘Politics Today’ on Friday, Tambuwal emphasized that his move was intended to pave the way for younger leaders, not to address any party divisions.
Tambuwal had earlier stepped aside from the race, leading to the emergence of former House of Representatives Speaker Faruk Yabo as the ADC’s consensus candidate. He dismissed speculation about cracks within the ADC, asserting that the party remains unified. ‘There are no cracks in the ADC,’ Tambuwal said. He further explained that he would actively participate in the party’s campaigns in Sokoto State and work to ensure a robust election process, adding that his goal is to promote younger individuals and improve leadership recruitment.
The lawmaker’s withdrawal comes after his earlier bid for the presidency under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in 2023, which he abandoned in favor of Atiku Abubakar. Now, as a key figure in the ADC, Tambuwal reaffirmed his commitment to the party’s success and his role as a leader in Sokoto, planning rigorous campaigns to convince voters to support the ADC.