Usman Baba steps down from Yobe APC governorship race
Former Inspector-General of Police Usman Alkali Baba has withdrawn from the Yobe State governorship race under the All Progressives Congress. Baba said his decision followed extensive consultations with key political figures and stakeholders. He described his withdrawal as a difficult but necessary step for party unity and urged his supporters to back the APC and its eventual candidate. Baba also reaffirmed his commitment to the development of Yobe State despite stepping down.
What we know
- Usman Alkali Baba announced his withdrawal from the Yobe APC governorship race after consulting with political stakeholders, including Vice-President Kashim Shettima and the governors of Yobe and Borno states.
- He cited party unity, stability, and progress as reasons for stepping down ahead of the APC governorship primaries.
- Baba encouraged his supporters to remain calm and continue supporting the APC and its eventual gubernatorial candidate.
- His withdrawal follows that of another APC aspirant, Alhaji Lawan Kolo Geidam, who also exited the race after a meeting involving the G-6 group and Vice President Shettima.
- The remaining aspirants in the race include Senator Ibrahim Muhammed Bomai, Mustapha Yunusa Maihaja, Bashir Sheriff Machina, and Kashim Musa Tumsah.
