The 2023 Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Bauchi, Ibrahim Kashim, has withdrawn from the race.
PDP spokesperson in the state, Yayanuwa Zainabari, told a news conference in Bauchi on Tuesday that Mr Kashim withdrew citing personal reasons.
He said the PDP would soon follow due process to replace Kashim. “We shall make our position known within this week.
“The only option left for the party is to forward the name of his replacement to INEC for proper documentation,” he said.
Mr Zainabari added that the party would replace Mr Kashim with a qualified member either through a fresh primary election or through affirmation as required by the party’s Constitution and the relevant laws.
Mr Kashim, who is the immediate past Secretary to the State Government, polled 655 votes from the 656 delegates that participated at the recently held governorship primary election.
