Former Inspector-General of Police, Usman Alkali Baba (retd.), has stepped down from the contest for the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship ticket in Yobe State ahead of the 2027 general elections.
In a statement released on Wednesday, Baba said the decision came after wide-ranging consultations with key stakeholders, including Vice President Kashim Shettima, the governors of Yobe and Borno states, party elders, and leaders across Yobe’s 17 local government areas.
He described the move as a “difficult but necessary sacrifice” aimed at promoting unity, stability, and progress within the APC in Yobe State ahead of the party primaries.
“After due consultations and exhaustive meetings... I have decided to withdraw my aspiration for the governorship ticket,” Baba stated.
He urged his supporters to remain calm, law-abiding, and fully back the APC and its eventual governorship candidate.
The retired police chief also reaffirmed his commitment to the overall development of Yobe State.Baba’s withdrawal follows that of another APC aspirant, Alhaji Lawan Kolo Geidam, announced less than 24 hours earlier.
Both exits are linked to ongoing discussions within the party, particularly involving a group of six aspirants (G-6) and Vice President Shettima regarding the succession plan in the state.
The remaining aspirants in the race reportedly include Senator Ibrahim Muhammed Bomai, Mustapha Yunusa Maihaja, Bashir Sheriff Machina, and Kashim Musa Tumsah.
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