The governorship candidate for the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in Bauchi State, Ibrahim Kashim, had resigned from the social gathering.
Mr Kashim, a former Secretary to the Bauchi State Government (SSG), formally resigned his membership of the NDC in an announcement dated 16 October.
In the assertion, Mr Kashim disclosed that his determination got here after cautious reflection.
However, he mentioned stepping down from the NDC doesn’t diminish his dedication to advocating for political reform and socio-economic development in Bauchi State.
“Our conviction remains that our dear state deserves purposeful leadership, a stronger economy, greater opportunities for our youths and women, improved security, and a future in which every citizen can live with dignity and hope,” Mr Kashim acknowledged.
He additionally assured his followers that the political motion stays energetic.
He mentioned consultations had been ongoing with related stakeholders and teams who share a typical imaginative and prescient with him for a peaceable and affluent Bauchi State.
He urged his supporters to stay calm, steadfast, and united, including that particulars concerning the following part of his political motion shall be introduced in the end.
Although Mr Ibrahim Kashim has but to announce his subsequent political transfer, hypothesis is mounting that he’s more likely to defect to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Mr Kashim served because the Secretary to the State Government (SSG) below present Governor Bala Mohammed, having been appointed to the position in June 2021.
He resigned in December 2024 amid the rift between Governor Mohammed and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike.
At the time, his departure—formally introduced by the governor—fueled hypothesis that his allegiance lay with Mr Wike, finally prompting his exit from workplace.
NDC reacts
Responding to the event, the Bauchi State Chairman of the NDC, Abdullahi Misau, mentioned the social gathering was disenchanted and sad with the event.
“Honestly, we aren’t pleased with this growth. We are deeply disenchanted, however since it’s past our management, we are able to solely pray that it seems to be in the very best curiosity of all events concerned.
“In politics, everyone seeks what they believe is best for them. Every individual has the right to choose their own path and decide how they want to contribute to society and the nation, while also pursuing their personal interests,” he mentioned.
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“Under the electoral framework, the governorship candidate and the running mate contest together. Since we have a running mate, it cannot be said that we are no longer in the race,” Mr Misau acknowledged.
The chairman defined that the social gathering would search authorized recommendation on the implications of the candidate’s resignation, together with consultations with related authorized authorities of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
“We will consult our legal team and seek guidance from INEC’s legal counsel on the appropriate steps to take. However, I can assure you that we are still in the race,” he added.
Mr Misau additional assured social gathering members and supporters that the NDC management would proceed mobilising help throughout Bauchi State.
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