Yobe APC aspirant steps down after disqualification
An All Progressives Congress governorship aspirant in Yobe State, Kashim Tumsah, has accepted his disqualification from the party’s screening committee and withdrawn from the 2027 race. Tumsah made this decision after consulting with his family and party stakeholders. He cited issues with his nomination by non-financial party members as the reason for his disqualification. Tumsah expressed gratitude to his supporters and urged them to remain peaceful and support the party.
What we know
- Kashim Tumsah was disqualified from the APC governorship race due to nomination issues involving non-financial party members.
- He accepted the party’s decision and announced his withdrawal after consultations with family and stakeholders.
- Tumsah thanked his supporters for their loyalty and called for peace and continued support for the APC.
- He urged his supporters to back President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid and support the eventual APC governorship candidate.
- Tumsah assured that his political movement would continue its support programmes in Yobe State.
