Mahmud Sadis Buba Withdraws From APC Race for Sabon Gari Seat Amid Eligibility Claims

Mahmud Sadis Buba, popularly known as Alajabin Zazzau, has withdrawn from the race to represent Sabon Gari Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, stepping down from the All Progressives Congress (APC) contest in Kaduna State. His withdrawal, announced on Saturday, was communicated in a letter addressed to the APC chairman in Kaduna State and was described as effective immediately.

In the letter, Buba said the decision was not easy and that it was prompted by reconciliation efforts among party stakeholders and leaders. After consultations with his family, political associates and party stakeholders, he said he decided the move was in the best interest of the APC, arguing that “uniting behind a single candidate is paramount” to the party’s prospects in the general election and to continued progress for the constituency and state.

Buba also framed his withdrawal as a contribution to party unity. He urged supporters to remain calm and to back whoever emerges as the APC candidate, adding that his decision should not be viewed as weakness but as a sacrifice for the party’s “greater good.” He reaffirmed his loyalty to the APC and said he would continue working for the...