Former Sokoto State Governor Aminu Tambuwal withdraws from the 2027 Sokoto South Senatorial race, according to reports by The Punch and Vanguard. Both outlets say Tambuwal steps aside from seeking the seat and hands over the African Democratic Congress (ADC) ticket to Faruk Malami-Yabo, described as a former Commissioner for Finance. The Punch adds that the decision is meant to promote party unity. Vanguard similarly reports that Tambuwal backs Malami-Yabo after ceding the party nomination. The coverage describes the development as a withdrawal from the race rather than a change of party, with attention focused on the ADC ticket and Tambuwal’s endorsement of Malami-Yabo as the party’s candidate for the senatorial contest. The reports do not cite details on what specifically prompted Tambuwal’s decision beyond the stated rationale of consolidating unity within the party.