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APC Rep Aspirant Withdraws From Race Amid Controversy over Age

Buba said he withdrew after consultations with party stakeholders and urged supporters to back the APC consensus candidate.

  • On Saturday, Mahmud Sadis Buba formally withdrew from the race to represent Sabon Gari Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, announcing the decision in a letter to the All Progressives Congress Chairman in Kaduna State.
  • Buba's exit followed an age controversy during the nomination period, with critics claiming he is 16 years old while circulating his passport data page.
  • Reconciliation efforts by party leaders hastened the decision, which Buba characterized as a sacrifice for the greater good of the APC to ensure unity at the polls.
  • Buba thanked Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani for the opportunity to participate and urged his supporters to throw their full weight behind the party's consensus candidate.
  • Pledging to work for the consensus candidate's victory, Buba reaffirmed his commitment to the APC and expressed gratitude for constituent support throughout the nomination process.
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The Whistler Nigeria broke the news on Saturday, May 16, 2026.
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