The governorship candidate for the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in Bauchi State, Ibrahim Kashim, had resigned from the occasion.
Mr Kashim, a former Secretary to the Bauchi State Government (SSG), formally resigned his membership of the NDC in a press release 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 said.
He additionally assured his followers that the political motion stays lively.
He mentioned consultations had been ongoing with related stakeholders and teams who share a standard 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 relating to the subsequent section of his political motion will likely be introduced sooner or later.
Although Mr Ibrahim Kashim has but to announce his subsequent political transfer, hypothesis is mounting that he’s prone to defect to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Mr Kashim served because the Secretary to the State Government (SSG) underneath present Governor Bala Mohammed, having been appointed to the function 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 occasion was dissatisfied and sad with the event.
“Honestly, we aren’t pleased with this improvement. We are deeply dissatisfied, however since it’s past our management, we are able to solely pray that it seems to be in the most effective 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 said.
The chairman defined that the occasion 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 occasion members and supporters that the NDC management would proceed mobilising help throughout Bauchi State.
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