Bauchi APC Aspirant Shehu Umar Withdraws from Governorship Race

Shehu Umar withdraws from APC Bauchi governorship race, leaving Abubakar and Tuggar in contest

A leading All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship aspirant in Bauchi State, Shehu Umar, has withdrawn from the race.

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Umar announced his withdrawal in a statement he personally signed on Wednesday.

His decision followed pressure from coalition groups supporting his ambition, who advised him to step down ahead of the primaries.

The groups cited alleged irregularities in the party’s process, describing it as unclear and undemocratic.

They claimed the exercise was leaning toward imposition rather than a fair contest.

Umar’s exit narrows the race for the APC governorship ticket in Bauchi State.

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The contest is now between former Governor Mohammed Abubakar and former Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar.