Mahmud Sadis Buba, popularly known as Abin Al-Ajabin Zazzau, a former contestant for the Sabon Gari Federal Constituency seat in the House of Representatives, has withdrawn.
Saturday it was reported Buba announced his withdrawal in a statement posted on his Facebook page.
The statement read, “Re: Voluntary Withdrawal from Race for Sabon Gari Federal Constituency, House of Representatives.”
Buba said the decision was reached after consultations with family members, political associates and party stakeholders.
He said: “Accept this letter as formal notification that I am withdrawing from the race for Sabon Gari Federal Constituency, House of Representatives, with immediate effect.
“It was a hard choice. But it was hastened by the reconciliation efforts initiated by our stakeholders and leaders of our party.”
The former aspirant said his withdrawal was aimed at fostering unity within the All Progressives Congress ahead of the general election.
“I want to thank the leader of our party, His Excellency Senator Uba Sani, CON, and the leadership of the party in Kaduna State for the opportunity I have had to participate in the nomination process,” he said.
He appealed to his supporters to remain calm and support the eventual party candidate.
“I urge my supporters to be calm, united and fully support the decision of the party and whoever will come out as the candidate of the party,” he said.
His withdrawal follows public discussion of allegations of age falsification with conflicting documents circulating online, but no official indictment has been made against him.
Recently, Buba presented himself before the APC screening officials, stating he was 30 years old, the first of nine siblings, and entered the race following entreaties from his community to serve.
