PDP candidate withdraws from AMAC race, backs APC after Wike’s involvement
Zadna Dantani, the Peoples Democratic Party Chairmanship candidate for Abuja Municipal Area Council, has withdrawn from the upcoming election and endorsed the All Progressives Congress candidate, Christopher Maikalangu. His decision follows the intervention of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, and comes shortly after another PDP candidate, Julius Adamu, also stepped down. Dantani emphasized unity and support for President Bola Tinubu as reasons for his move. The withdrawal was formally communicated to the Independent National Electoral Commission ahead of the scheduled election.
Key takeaways
- Zadna Dantani withdrew his candidacy for Abuja Municipal Area Council and endorsed Christopher Maikalangu of the APC.
- He cited the intervention of Nyesom Wike as a key reason for stepping down.
- Julius Adamu, another PDP candidate, had also recently stepped down for the APC in Bwari Area Council.
- Dantani submitted a withdrawal letter to the Independent National Electoral Commission and called on his supporters to back the APC candidate.
- Wike's involvement highlights his ongoing influence in FCT politics, despite criticism from some PDP members.
